Guidance Leader - Secondary Phase (Cavendish Education Trust - Cavendish Secondary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Friday 16 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Cavendish Education Trust - Cavendish Secondary School
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE

Phone: 01323 731340
Email: hr@cet.uk
Website: www.cet.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

GUIDANCE LEADER – CAVENDISH SCHOOL – SECONDARY PHASE

Permanent contract - 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Term Time only (incl INSET days) plus 1 extra week in the school holidays

Single Status Grade 6 Points 14 - 16

Salary Range: £27,709 - £28,608 pro rata

Actual Pay: £24,552 - £25,348

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 9am Friday 16 October 2026

Interview date: Monday 19 October 2026

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are looking to appoint a Guidance Leader in the Secondary Phase of our All-through school.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, committed professional who has a positive attitude to ensure the effectiveness and impact of the Pastoral Team.

Main duties include;

• attached as a guidance leader for a year group to support the Head of Year

• assisting the designated safeguarding lead (secondary phase)

• providing excellent team leader skills to manage a team

• demonstrating excellent communication and negotiation skills required for working with pupils, staff, parents and external agencies.

• have the ability to engage and understand of the needs of young people within the school

The ideal candidate will:

• inspire, challenge and motivate our pupils
• positive and passionate about ensuring our pupils receive outstanding pastoral care and have a mind-set of believing anything is possible
• believe in creating strong, positive relationships with our pupils, developing them personally, socially, emotionally and academically.
• have a commitment to personal and professional development
• be a team player who is supportive of colleagues

This role is an incredibly important one; the success of the school’s pupils is undoubtedly underpinned by the effectiveness and impact of the pastoral team.

If you feel excited about this fantastic opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm https://cet.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions please email hr@cet.uk

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.