Careers Support Adviser

This is a rare opportunity to join our fantastic and committed student support team here at Durrington. We are seeking the very best person for the role who is not only ready to learn but also who shares the same passion and commitment to supporting young people. 

Our staff are our greatest asset and, as a team, committed to providing the very best education for each and every student. Central to this is to support their excellent attendance and punctuality to school.   Our staff culture is our superpower, we work together to share best practice and create positive change.  At Durrington ‘getting better never stops’.

The Careers Support Adviser supports the Careers Leader in delivering the school’s careers programme across Years 7–11. The role combines administration, student support, employer liaison and careers guidance activity.

Initially, the adviser will work under the guidance of the Careers Leader while developing knowledge, confidence and experience. Over time, there is potential for the role to develop into a more independent student advisory position with careers training.

  • To provide careers information and guidance to all students in years 7 – 11
  • To provide a high quality service for the school 
  • To be able to implement and uphold school rules, policies and ethos; being an excellent role model for students
  • To be responsible for safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children

Pay grade
NJC Grade 4 Scale point 6 £25,989 (pro rata for 20 hours a week) Actual salary: £12,157 

Contract
Permanent part-time: 20 hours per week spread over 4 days.
Term time only

Closing Date:
9am, 05 June 2026

Please find further information including Job Description and Application form via this link

Safeguarding

Durrington High School is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all our students.  It is a core expectation of every member of staff to safeguard the wellbeing of every child and young person within the school. Staff are supported through regular training and are expected to adhere to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. 

In addition to the statutory pre-employment checks, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, a safeguarding background check and interview.

Durrington Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to Durrington Multi Academy Trust in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

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