Careers and WRL Manager JD.pdf - Belvoir High School

Belvoir High School
Post Title
Careers and WRL Manager
Salary range/grade Grade 9 Salary Point 24 – 27
Responsible to
Vice Principal
Responsible for (persons)
Belvoir High School - You may be required to work at
Base
alternative locations as dictated by the requirements of the
role/service
Job Purpose
To identify suitable work placements within the Local Area and to support and advise
colleagues on all types of work placements. Developing work placement schemes within
the Local Area and contribute towards the development of the work placement policy.
To provide information, advice and guidance to help pupils make realistic choices about
education, training and work opportunities.
Key responsibilities
A. The provision of an efficient and effective work related learning programme that meets
the needs of the school.
B. The provision of an efficient and effective careers advisory service that meets the needs of
the school.
Key Tasks
A1 To liaise with managers, students, parents, school and other external agencies about
work placements and apprenticeships as appropriate.
A2 To ensure that placements comply with health and safety regulations.
A3 To work with managers to ensure that they are aware of the aims of apprenticeships
and work placements and other related issues and that placements are suitable.
A4 To keep abreast of developments in work experience initiatives locally and nationally
and to collect and disseminate relevant information and good practice relating to work
experience to managers.
A5 Develop and maintain databases.
A6 Devise new systems and processes with the aim of making the scheme effective and
efficient.
A7 To monitor work placements in order to maintain an overview of what is going on and
to ensure a high quality learning experience.
A8 Provide advice on all work placement schemes.
A9 To be proactive in identifying any new sources of income.
B1 Responsible for arranging and co-ordinating School presence at relevant job and careers
events and actively sourcing events to attend.
B2 Attending careers and job events as a participant.
B3 Regular update of the relevant pages of the internet/intranet site.
B4 Interviewing pupils one to one or in small groups

B5 Identifying their needs using the CAPIR referral and assessment tool
B6 Providing information, advice and guidance about a range of issues, e.g. careers,
education, employment and training etc.
B7 Assisting pupils to draw up action plans for employment, education and training and
supporting them in the achievement of these goals.
B8 Running small group sessions or larger presentations on all aspects of careers work and
topics related to personal development
B9 Liaising and negotiating with other organisations on behalf of pupils.
B10 Working with families and carers so that they can give support
B11 Using IT for administrative tasks, such as recording interactions with and tracking
pupils.
B12 Using computer aided guidance packages, skills assessment tools, tests and personal
inventories
B13 Planning and organising careers fairs and conventions
B14 Keeping up to date with labour market information, legislation, and professional and
academic developments, by visiting employers, training providers and training events
run by educational and professional bodies
D1 Ability to work occasional evening and weekends
D2 Any other duties within the scope of the post.
Key Indicators/Performance Objectives
1. To ensure that all pupils have a high quality work experience placement in support of the
school’s objectives.
2. To ensure the provision of an efficient and effective careers advice service.
Expectations and Values/Mission Statement
Belvoir High School is committed to continuous learning and all staff are expected to engage
routinely in continuing professional learning and development. In common with all who work
in the school, the post holder will also be expected:
1. To act as an ambassador for the school by supporting our values and mission which is
built upon the primacy of engagement, learning, high expectations and challenge,
achievement for all across a broad curriculum, and high standards of behaviour within a
positive framework;
2. To be a significant presence and role model for pupils and other staff and to meet fully the
school code of conduct;
3. To follow all relevant school policies, procedures and guidelines
4. To contribute to school development and (as appropriate) processes of team planning and
review;
5. To participate in the school's appraisal scheme.
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in
the Written Statement of Particulars.
Participation in extra-curricular activities is voluntary but all staff members are encouraged to
participate in, lead and promote activities to build good relationships with young people and
broaden their informal learning opportunities.
All staff are expected to be familiar with and adhere to all school policies and, in particular,
meet key requirements in relation to health and safety and teaching and learning
This job description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the post at the time when it was

drawn up. Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the
general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a
common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the
post.
Belvoir High School seeks to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any
adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equality Act
2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.
Signature: ___________________________ (Employee)
Date:______________
Signature:____________________________ (Employer)
Date:______________

Criteria for the role
Essential Desirable How demonstrated
NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Advice and
Guidance or equivalent level of
demonstrable relevant
experience or qualification
Extensive experience of a range
of administrative procedures
Experience of Multi Agency or
partnership Working
Experience of drafting and
implementing effective
procedures
Qualification in Careers
Guidance (QCG)
Knowledge of LA policies,
systems and procedures
relevant to the role.
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A high standard of literacy and
numeracy
Computer Literacy, in particular
familiarity and skill in the use of
Microsoft office.
Willingness to undertake
personal and professional
development to qualification
standard.
Ability to work on own initiative
and to defined deadlines.
Able to prioritise.
Attention to detail and the
capacity to work accurately
under pressure.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience of multi-tasking in a
complex and demanding
environment.
Current Driving Licence
GCSE English and Maths
IT Qualification
e.g. ECDL
Experience in using SIMS
database
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