Careers Co-ordinator - St Wilfrid's Catholic School

About Us

St Wilfrid’s is an “Outstanding Catholic School” where “staff are excellent role models” and where students say that the school “feels like a family where people care for each other” (Catholic Schools Inspection 2024).

If you want to work in a School where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff) then this is the school for you. Please click on the following link or copy to your browser to get a flavour of St Wilfrid’s here. As you will see from the link, we have great facilities, great staff and above all, great students!

This is a school that wants to be the very best it can be. Do you want to be part of that? We really do value our teachers and actively support their professional development. You do not need to be a Catholic to work here, indeed many of our staff are not, but a willingness to embrace the ethos of the school is expected.

The strength of community at St Wilfrid’s is a strong one based upon mutual respect. The staff work incredibly hard and are prepared to go the extra mile for the students in their charge. Our students are amazing and they contribute enormously to making the school such a welcoming and productive place. Our most recentCatholic School Inspection Report (October 2024)and our Ofsted Report (March 2023)certainly reinforce this aspect of school life. All potential applicants are invited and encouraged to arrange a visit – we firmly believe you won’t be disappointed!

St Wilfrid's Catholic School reserves the right to review applications, interview and appoint before the close date so please make sure your applications are sent as soon as possible. Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of their application.

Job Details

Salary: £15,727 - £17,017

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 2-3 days per week Term Time Only plus two weeks

Location: Crawley

Interviews: w/c 7 July

Are you passionate about helping young people shape their futures? If so St Wilfrid’s is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and confident Careers Co-Ordinator to join our Careers Team. St Wilfrid's Catholic School is a welcoming and inclusive school located in Crawley, West Sussex, committed to providing high-quality education and support to all our students. We are currently seeking a motivated Careers Co-Ordinator to join our Careers team.

While previous experience in providing careers advice would be beneficial, we’re ultimately seeking the right person. Strong organisational and communication skills, along with a flexible, adaptable attitude, are essential however if you haven’t worked in a careers-focused role before, you may have valuable transferable skill so please take a look at the job description. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and have a desire to empower students to explore a wide range of career pathways.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need:

• The ability to work in a team and to be flexible to the needs of the school (E)
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately even when under pressure (E)
• Willingness to adapt to changing needs and circumstances (E)
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with staff, students and parents (E)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills including the ability to work to deadlines and the flexibility to take on new tasks as they arise (E)
• Commitment to staff welfare, including being understanding, supportive and able to maintain confidentiality (E)
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the equal value of all members of the school community (E)
• Experience of working in a school environment (D)

Further Information

St Wilfrid's Catholic School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to recruitment@stwilfrids.com

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01293 425185.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

The reference number for this role is SCHO03071.