Careers Manager

LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism

Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR

Tel: 01708 447368

Web: www.fbaok.co.uk 

Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA

 

 

Careers Manager

Salary: Scale 5.12 to 5.15, £31,524 - £32,931 Annually (FTE), Actual Salary £26,783 to £27,978 (as 84.96% FTE)

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term:  Full Time

Start Date:  As soon as possible

 

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a high-calibre Careers Manager to join our talented and supportive team at The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls. The Careers Manager will be responsible for overseeing the provision of work-related and careers education in line with the National Curriculum and the school's overall policies.

You should have a passion for working with young people to help them reach their full potential. This is an incredible opportunity to positively influence our students' career choices.

The successful candidate will:

• The ability to work effectively and efficiently as an individual, and also as part of a team of professionals
• Have passion and energy to drive the Careers provision across the school  
• Excellent communication skills, oral, written and presentation skills
• Proficiency in the use of ICT and the software programmes used in schools
• The ability to provide  and inspire independent careers advice and guidance to all students in the school from Year 7-13

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment.  The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence. 

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery and our own railway
• Other further qualifications Opportunities.  
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• A colleague Support Pack regularly updated with local financial guidance, schemes and support
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank 
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.39, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees. 

 

For further information about this role and details on how to apply, please click here. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing date:  9.00am, Friday 6th June 2025

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

 

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.