About the role
Do you have a passion for education? Do you enjoy working with a range of stakeholders? Do you have experience of working within a school setting & presenting to large groups? This exciting opportunity might be for you!
Location: home based with regular travel to schools across East/South East London (travel costs across London will be reimbursed)
This is a full time permanent contract (37 hours per week)
About the role
The AIM programme is to deliver information, advice and guidance to young people, parents/carers and teachers on
apprenticeships and vocational pathways, through group interactions and one to one support, to support the take up of apprenticeships and ensure the aims and KPIs of the AIM programme are met.
Key requirements:
Essential:
- In depth knowledge of the local labour market, in particular apprenticeship opportunities and pathways
- Understanding of working with young people and their careers aspirations
- 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
- Demonstrate professional commitment to children’s rights, equal opportunities and diversity
• Knowledge and understanding of the secondary school landscape and the potential challenges of delivery in this sector
- Detailed knowledge of relevant developments in Careers Education, information, advice & Guidance
- Knowledge of using digital & social media in a workplace environment
- Knowledge of evaluation methods and how to measure impact of activities
Essential:
- Will have worked with young people preferably in a school or college setting
- Experience of delivering high impact presentations and workshops to small and large groups including tailoring these appropriate to the audience
- Will have worked in a collaborative team setting and built/maintained effective
- Effective experience of managing caseloads and priorities
- Will have experience in careers information, advice and guidance in any setting
Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday 7th September (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received)
Interviews: Via Microsoft teams
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £28,006.00 per annum (including London weighting) Annual increments.
Benefits include:
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
- 2 days of paid volunteering per year (pro rota)
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym memberships
- Health care cash plan
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Wellbeing App
- Access to training portal to help support your own CPD
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
