Head of Futures & Careers
Strategic full-time role to develop and lead a whole-school careers programme, guiding pupils from Year 6 to Sixth Form and fostering opportunities for future success.
About This Job Opportunity
This is a prestigious opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a vital leadership role within a respected school environment.
The Head of Futures & Careers works full time on a permanent contract, following LSF salary scales. Supportive senior leaders and a collaborative Sixth Form team await.
The position begins in September 2026. The school seeks someone proactive, highly organised and with a background in careers guidance or higher education admissions.
Diversity is embraced and inclusion fostered, creating an environment where everyone is valued. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Child protection and safeguarding are core values, and the successful applicant will be expected to exemplify these standards.
What You’ll Do Each Day
The Head of Futures & Careers leads a whole-school programme preparing pupils for diverse, evolving pathways after school.
Responsibilities span from guiding pupils in Year 6 to the Sixth Form, ensuring both support and challenge as they consider their futures.
You will develop and maintain links with universities, employers, and external partners, keeping the school’s provision cutting-edge.
The job involves delivering one-to-one guidance, organising careers conventions, and leading events like university preparation evenings.
Compliance with Department for Education guidance and Gatsby Benchmarks is essential, guaranteeing a high standard of careers education.
Key Advantages to Consider
As a team member, you’ll enjoy working in a school renowned for its holistic, forward-thinking approach to education.
Staff receive reduced fees for their children, providing a clear financial advantage for families considering the role.
The school culture is supportive, emphasising wellbeing and recognising the value of co-curricular achievement alongside academics.
This senior role offers significant professional development and influence on the future pathways of hundreds of bright pupils.
There’s ample opportunity to innovate and shape a programme with longstanding impact on students’ futures.
POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS
The role demands a high degree of organisation and proactive energy, which may stretch less experienced candidates.
Expectations for meeting statutory responsibilities and broad-ranging stakeholders can occasionally feel demanding.
The need to stay up to date with rapidly shifting university requirements and career options may present challenges.
As a central point of contact for pupils, families, and outside agencies, some days may bring significant workload peaks.
Balancing careers education for all year groups can at times require flexibility and extra-hours commitment during busy periods.
Notre verdict
For experienced professionals passionate about shaping young futures, this role is both a reward and a challenge.
The post promises personal growth, the ability to drive real impact, and enviable benefits for those keen on influencing educational pathways.
Consider your organisational strengths and appetite for driving continuous improvement when applying.
If you are strategic, motivated, and thrive amid variety, this opportunity could propel your career in a fulfilling direction.
It comes highly recommended for those with the right skill set and genuine passion for student development.
