Careers Officer

Careers Officer

• Scale 6 Points 16 – 20 £29841.29 - £31655.75
• MON – FRI, 8.30 AM – 4.30PM
• Term time + INSET Days + 5 days during August (GCSE and A Level results days)

An exciting position has arisen at this large, multi-cultural 11-18 community school to work as Careers Officer. The successful candidate will be able to provide advice and guidance on careers and have excellent communication skills and be willing to learn and adapt quickly.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES include:

• To liaise with local colleges and businesses (Apprenticeships) to provide up to date information on courses, open days, work experience, Apprenticeships, T- levels and Degree Apprenticeships to students
• To arrange one to one interviews for Year 11 students and selected at risk students in Years 10, 12 and 13
• To organise an annual Year 9 Careers Day
• To attend GCSE & A Level results and interview days in August
• To attend Subject Pathways evenings for Year 12
• To give advice and guidance to students and parents through assemblies, parent
  evenings, higher education days
• To develop a programme of careers provision throughout the school from Year 7 -Year 13
• To provide advice to Post-16 students after the publication of ‘A’ Level and GCSE results

The school is located on a large site in Hounslow with excellent transport links and a large staff car park. 

Find out more about our thriving school and students via our website: The Heathland School - Home

HOW TO APPLY:

Please download the Job Description/Person Specification and application form. Completed application forms should be sent with the names and addresses of 2 Referees via email to admin@heathland.hounslow.sch.uk For the attention of Mr S S Gill (Deputy Head) by 9am 14 February 2026.

Please note references will be taken up in advance. We reserve the right to interview as suitable applications are received. We do not accept CVs. 

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Heathland School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.