Careers Instructor

Full Job Description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:            Careers Instructor

Location:           Maple Grove School, Chester, CH2 3HR

Salary:                Up to £25,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:                37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:          Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Careers Instructor to join our close-knit team at Maple Grove School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

The main duties of the Careers Instructor role are as follows:

• To take a leading role in delivering high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) across all key stages.
• To work under the guidance of SLT to raise awareness of career pathways, employability skills, and life beyond school for all pupils.
• To design, deliver, and review an inclusive and engaging careers programme tailored to the individual needs and aspirations of each pupil.
• To share and promote the school’s values and ethos, creating a nurturing and aspirational environment for career development.

Key Areas:

• To contribute to raising standards of pupil outcomes in careers-related knowledge, skills, and destinations.
• To monitor and support the teaching and learning of careers-related activities, lessons, and interventions in conjunction with the subject leaders.
• Under the direction of SLT, ensure the careers programme is implemented, tracked, and reviewed to assess its effectiveness and meet Gatsby Benchmarks.
• To have a clear understanding of post-16 and post-18 pathways including further education, apprenticeships, training, and employment.
• To introduce vocational experiences, workplace visits, employer encounters, and career-based enrichment opportunities including Aspirations Week on an annual basis.
• To organise and deliver tailored support for careers events such as work experience, mock interviews, and CV writing workshops.
• Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team and external partners to communicate the impact of the careers programme on pupil progression.
• To contribute to a whole-school approach to preparing pupils for adulthood and the world of work.
• To model professional standards at all times in line with Professional Standards for Teachers.
• To ensure the school website is regularly updated with current and relevant careers information and resources.

About Us

Maple Grove is a specialist setting for learners with autism. At Maple Grove, everything we do revolves around the individual needs of each pupil attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their potential.

Along with our rich and varied curriculum, we focus on developing core life skills such as communication and social ability, sensory processing, and emotional regulation; every pupil develops the essential capabilities they need to be as independent as possible when they leave school. 

We are situated in Hoole, Chester, with the school set within a beautiful, historic building that has been completely refurbished and redesigned to the highest standard. 

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. 

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