Careers Coach

• Location: Wigan
• Hours: Mon – Fri Full time
• Salary: £31,950 – £38,129 per annum pro rata
• Hours: Mon – Fri Full time

Role Outline

Dovetail & Slate are working with a lead Education Provider in the Bridge GM Careers Hub to find a Careers Coach.

This position is suitable for someone who has experience of Carees delivery in a variety of sectors and has a proven track record of raising the aspiration of students to progress into Higher Education and into apprenticeships and employment opportunities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conduct 1:1 careers interviews with all 16-18 learners that support their understanding of the importance of developing their employability skills and career planning, including students with special educational needs (16-24).
• Offer and conduct 1:1 group careers interviews with adults and HE students, developing the skills needed to make informed decisions.
• Design and deliver employability workshops in tutorials that reflect the latest labour market information and promote areas of opportunity.
• Prepare and deliver bespoke employability courses (inc mock interviews), ensuring a cycle of review and feedback that informs development.
• Lead on careers and employability events, building and developing a full academic calendar of events that are effectively promoted and accessed by students at the College.
• Produce suitable lesson materials for delivery by the team and teaching colleagues, directly related to the delivery of careers education
• Deliver a range of tutorials including progression to HE and support Personal Tutors with students in next step decisions, including providing 1:1 interviews for all those identified as unsure of their next steps.
• Provide support at cross College events, enrolment and be an ambassador for the College at relevant external events.
• Work with the wider FAB Futures team to ensure the effective delivery of the 3 core strategies, Careers & Employability, Work Experience and Progression & Destinations

Required Qualifications & Experience

* GCSE Maths and English grade 4 (C) qualifications or above. Equivalent may be accepted..
* Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification or Post Graduate Careers qualification. Or Level 4 Careers Guidance qualification (with the view to complete a level 6)
* Experience of working in an advisory capacity with individuals and with groups, preferably within an educational environment.
* Knowledge and experience of supporting decision making and developing independent decision making skills.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18’s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
Limited (11351060) acts as an employment agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.