Careers Coordinator

Overview

We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join our fantastic Highams Park staff body. This candidate needs to have previous administrative experience. The ideal candidate will be required to meet the person specification and carry out the responsibilities laid out in the job description. We expect a strong commitment to ensuring students receive their entitlement to careers education.

Personal attributes

 Essential 

• Experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting  
• Thorough knowledge of education, employment, training and personal development opportunities that are available for young people  
• Knowledge of the local labour market and issues relating to learning and employment  
• Detailed knowledge of relevant developments in Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance  
• Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of legislation and statutory requirements of working with young people  
• An understanding of and a commitment to, equality of opportunity for all. 
• Working experience of Arbor  
• Experience of working directly with students would be beneficial 
• Be a great team player and able to work alone 
• Attention to detail 
• Be proactive, well organised and efficient 
• Be organised and efficient 
• Having an understanding of safeguarding issues and promoting the welfare of young people. Also willing to undertake training. 

  Desirable  

• Previous experience and/or working in the school as a career’s coordination / advisor.  
• GCSE (or equivalent) at grades A* to C in English and Mathematics and education to A-level as a minimum, higher education is preferred.  

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £24561 to £26035 per year

38 weeks per year

32.5 hours per week

Scale 5  Pts 12 - 16

NJC Scale (Outer London)

Location

Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue
Highams Park
London
E4 9PJ

Supporting documents

• Non Teaching Application Form
• Job Description

Deadline and how to apply

Please email the completed application form to recruitment@highamsparkschool.co.uk , by midday on Thursday 26 February 2026.  

Interviews are likely to take place the following week.  

Safeguarding Children

We are committed to the safety of our pupils through our recruitment and school practices; all jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 

Job reference: CV's Not accepted - Application form only