School Careers Adviser - (London)

Job Role

Seetec’s launch of Careers Guidance Services for Schools

Register your interest to join Seetec as a School Careers Adviser level 6 and play a key role in our exciting new journey! This is for future opportunities as we grow and expand our service.

We’re thrilled to introduce our Careers Guidance Service for Schools, a nationwide initiative offering tailored services through locally based Careers Advisers. This bespoke service is designed to cater to the unique needs of all schools, including SEND and Alternative Education Providers.

Our approach is student-focused and aims to inspire all young people, encouraging them to reach their full potential. We're seeking Careers Advisers who can motivate and support students during critical transition periods. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable, and passionate about helping young people, while being enthusiastic about the positive impact you can make on their futures.

Our ideal candidate will hold a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification, have experience working in any careers guidance setting, and ideally bring knowledge of supporting SEND learners or those in Alternative Education Provision, delivering tailored programmes across one or more local schools.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary of £28,000 up to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

Location: London

Contract: These roles are term-time only, with availability required during the school day. This is a great opportunity for those currently working freelance who want to expand their impact in education.

• Freelance, zero-hours contracts
• Part-time or full-time employment
  

Closing Date: 30 October 2025

is an employee-owned organisation, and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout the UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make

Interested? Upload your CV today or contact our Internal Recruitment Team at 01702 595200 for more information.

Key Responsibilities

Essential:

Possess a CDI recognised Careers Guidance qualification at level 6 or above or be working towards this
Ability to travel to different schools within an agreed geography
Will have experience in CIAG in any setting
An understanding of and a commitment to equality of opportunity for all
Strong knowledge of careers development theories and practices
Knowledge of the labour market, learning and employment, locally and nationally
Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and statutory requirements of working with young people
An awareness of relevant developments in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance

Desirable:

Knowledge of using digital platforms to support careers guidance
Knowledge of evaluation methods and how to measure impact of activities
Will have worked with young people preferably in a school setting
Will have worked in a collaborate team setting and built/maintained effective relationships
A thorough grasp of the issues affecting young people particularly the impact of social and economic disadvantage on personal motivation, confidence and progress through education, employment and training
Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Skills and Experience

Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
High level of organisational skills, efficient and results orientated with good time management
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including negotiating and influencing skills
The ability to use own initiative and work independently
Ability to seek out solutions to problems
High level of initiative and motivation
Apply a flexible approach to work activities
Display an open mind and positive attitude to work and colleagues
Ability to work constructively as part of a team and independently. Creative and driven. Can display innovation.
Ability to effectively evaluate own performance in light of feedback
A commitment to CPD

Additional Information

Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

These roles require Enhanced Vetting checks to be undertaken.

Seetec supports the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”.