Careers Advisor
About this role
Careers Advisor (School Support Staff)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Kingswood (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Wawne Road, Hull, HU7 4WR
Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37 Hours/Week, 40 Weeks/Year)
Salary: £28,615.00 – £30,576.00 per annum (Actual Salary) + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits
Key Dates: Closing Date: 9 October 2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing is seeking a skilled, ambitious, and student-focused Careers Advisor to join our client, Lift Kingswood—a regional beacon of educational excellence in Hull.
Working under the direction of the Careers Lead, you will play a vital role in delivering professional 1-on-1 guidance, group workshops, and strategic CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance) programmes. You will empower students to discover meaningful career pathways, build practical employment skills, understand current market trends, and make informed choices for post-16 and post-18 destinations (further education, higher education, and apprenticeships).
Key Responsibilities
1-on-1 Guidance & Action Planning: Deliver tailored individual career guidance, conduct mock interviews, and produce structured action plans to secure positive Year 11 and Year 13 student destinations.
Programme Delivery & Gatsby Benchmarks: Collaborate on the delivery of the school’s career strategy, organizing workshops on CV writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies in line with Gatsby Benchmarks.
LMI & Resource Management: Maintain up-to-date career resources, digital tools, and Labour Market Information (LMI) covering further education, higher education, training, and apprenticeship routes.
Employer & Partner Networks: Build and expand connections with regional employers, colleges, universities, and training providers to coordinate work experience, placements, and career events.
Inclusive & Specialist Support: Partner with families, carers, and SEND teams to ensure career provision is fully accessible and tailored to all student needs.
Tracking, Records & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all guidance sessions, track long-term destination metrics, and report regularly on CEIAG outcomes to the Careers Leader and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications & Training:
Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (or equivalent).
Level 2 qualifications in GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent).
Experience & Expertise:
Proven track record of delivering professional careers guidance, ideally within a secondary school, college, or youth-focused setting.
Deep understanding of current Labour Market Information (LMI), post-16/18 pathways (including apprenticeships, FE, and HE), and Gatsby Benchmarks.
Core Qualities:
Excellent communication skills for small group workshops, presentations, and individual guidance sessions.
Empathetic, patient, and adaptable demeanor with the ability to build rapport with diverse groups of young people.
About the School & Network
Lift Kingswood: Recognized as a national beacon of excellence and one of the highest-performing academies in the region, Lift Kingswood achieves student outcomes consistently above the national average. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for Leadership, Behaviour, and Personal Development, the academy offers a vibrant environment known for strong internal career progression and staff development.
Lift Schools Network: A national multi-academy trust of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 35,000 pupils across the UK. Joining Lift Schools gives you access to full professional development, LGPS pension options, health benefits, and lifestyle discounts.