Salary
£25,511 - £29,607 (Full Time Equivalent) £25,452 – £27,392 (Actual)
Contractual hours
37.5
Basis
Full Time
Region
Salford
Job category/type
Support Staff
Date posted
10/06/2025
Job reference
REQ003512
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join not only a thriving school but also a very high performing Trust with a national profile. We are looking for a passionate Careers Advisor to join our supportive team at The Salford City Academy.
The purpose of this role is to provide purposeful, professional career guidance services, including personal guidance interviews, in order to improve pupils’ skills, knowledge and understanding for career planning and management To aid the careers team with the logistical running of activities, including trip and external speaker.
If so, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for you!
Salford City Academy is an exciting place to work; our students are high-achieving and ambitious, our staff are committed and very well qualified and a share an ambition that all of the students we serve deserve an excellent education.
For a confidential discussion or to a arrange a school visit please contact Samantha Cass (PA to Associate Principal) on 0161 789 5359.
Why apply for a Careers Advisor at Salford City Academy?
More pay:
- As part of United Learning we pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector;
- We offer a health cash plangiving you money towards essential medical treatment - including eyecare and flu vaccinations;
- Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays, breakdown cover, car leasing, cycle schemesand more.
More time:
- All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days– giving you eight in total);
- At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.
More support:
- We provide high quality training and developmentfor every stage in your career;
- Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development planto support your progression and aspirations;
- We give you access to a high quality curriculumwith excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers;
- We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.
Track Record of Success:
Salford City Academy sits within the top schools in Salford for progress in the DFE’s performance tables. In 2025 students achieved 72% in both English and Maths. Progress for pupil premium students has narrowed with academic results at the academy improving year on year. We are highly ambitious to be one of the highest performing schools in the Northwest.
Culture of Excellence:
We believe that students learn best in a calm and purposeful environment. We set high standards for students and our disruption free behaviour policy ensures that teachers can teach with clear and simple systems designed to facilitate good teaching and a calm environment. Our students are fantastic, they are polite, courteous and well-mannered. All guests to the academy comment on the warm, welcoming and delightful culture that we have fostered.
Facilities and benefits
- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme·
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing scheme
- Access to an extensive discount’s platform
- 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- State of the art onsite gym and Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme*
- Free annual flu jab
The Ideal Candidate:
To be successful:
- You will lead with confidence and conviction and will be passionate about the power of education to transform lives.
- You will align with our values and be committed to working hard to improve the lives of our young people.
- You will believe and be committed to high standards and strong behaviour management to enable all students to learn in a safe and calm environment.
- You will demonstrate impeccable professionalism, unwavering determination, and relentless optimism.
- You will have a track record of improvement and be able to lead by example and be a source of inspiration. You will support and guide colleagues whilst demonstrating a love of your subject to cultivate a similar passion in your students.
United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.
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