Head of Futures & Careers
Take a key leadership role guiding pupils’ futures. Full-time, permanent, term-time only. Competitive salary. Senior role impacting next generation. Excellent progression opportunities.
Role Responsibilities and Day-to-Day
As Head of Futures & Careers, you’ll lead a whole-school careers programme in line with high standards and national guidelines.
Your daily tasks include offering one-to-one pupil guidance and delivering key events such as career conventions and university preparation evenings.
Close collaboration with senior leadership and Sixth Form teams ensures you support university, apprenticeship and alternative pathway choices for pupils.
You’ll keep updated with post-16 and post-18 education landscapes, developing critical connections with universities, employers, and external partners.
Managing statutory guidance requirements and ensuring the school meets all CEIAG obligations forms an important aspect of daily responsibilities.
Principais vantagens
This is a senior support staff position with strong influence, allowing you to directly impact future generations and shape their ambitions.
The role offers considerable autonomy, creativity, and the ability to build lasting relationships with universities and employers, expanding your professional network.
Potential Disadvantages
The post requires a high level of responsibility with significant expectations, especially around statutory obligations and event organisation.
Managing a programme that spans Year 6 to Sixth Form may present organisational challenges and workload peaks, especially during admissions cycles.
Veredicto final
For committed professionals passionate about guiding young people, the Head of Futures & Careers role offers fulfilling day-to-day work. The seniority and scope will appeal to experienced careers advisors seeking impact and career progression.
