Higher Education Coordinator & Post 16- Careers Leader - Chestnut Grove Academy

About Us

Three days a week (8.30am-4.30pm)

Term time only

Required as soon as possible

We are seeking an extremely well organised, proactive and professional individual to work within the sixth form, directly supporting students in Years 12 and 13. The appointed person will be responsible for leading initiatives related to higher education, apprenticeships and will oversee careers advice, information and guidance at post-16.

You will need to have previous extensive experience and expertise in providing effective higher education, UCAS, and careers guidance, with a comprehensive knowledge of the UK education system, and of post-18 pathways. A candidate who has acted as their school's centre manager for their UCAS portal, would be the ideal applicant.

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multicultural school in Balham, South London, with a student capacity of 1300. In 2019 Ofsted judged our Sixth Form to be Outstanding in every respect. From September 2024 our roll for sixth form is circa 300 students and we currently offer 26 A level subjects and 6 BTEC level 3 courses, with A level student progress scores placing the Sixth Form in the top 10% nationally, for value added (2019).

Our motto is a 'Creative Learning Community', demonstrating a commitment to providing our students with an innovative and exciting curriculum.

As the lead partner in the Wandle Learning Partnership we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for professional development.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, further information and an application pack is available from the Trust's website:www.wandlelearningtrust.org.uk/work-with-us

Completed application should be returned to the school by email

Closing Date: 28 February 2025 (at 9am)

ALL POSTS SUBJECT TO DBS CHECKS

Chestnut Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Chestnut Grove Academy

45 Chestnut Grove, Balham

London SW12 8JZ

Headteacher: Christian Kingsley MA MSc NPQH

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Attached documents

CGA School Info.pdf
Welcome letter from Headteacher - 6th form.pdf
Higher Education Co-ordinator JD.pdf
Application form - support.docx

Salary £26,364 per annum (Actual salary) (Scale PO4 point 37)
Job Reference randw/TP/55/7979
Contract Type Term Time
Closing Date 28 February, 2025
Job Category Schools / Academies - Support staff roles
Business Unit SFS Schools
Location Greater London, United Kingdom
Posted on 12 February, 2025

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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