Job Title: Careers Coordinator
Area: South Norwood, Southeast London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Salary: £110 - £120 per day
Working hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

About the school:
Located in South Norwood, this specialist SEN college caters to students aged 14-19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school offers a holistic, nurturing approach to education with a strong emphasis on vocational learning and tailored support, helping learners achieve academic and life success.

About the role:
The Careers Coordinator will work alongside the Work-Related Careers Lead to deliver an effective, compliant, and impactful careers programme. You will organise and monitor work placements, build partnerships with employers, and guide students on their post-18 pathways. A large portion of the role involves transporting students to and from placements, so having access to a car is essential.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:

Arrange and oversee work experience placements
Support students' career planning and development
Maintain CRL records and placement feedback
Engage with employers and volunteers for events and workshops
Help the college achieve all eight Gatsby Benchmarks
Drive students to and from placements throughout the dayRequirements -
The ideal candidate would have:

Proven experience in Careers & Guidance
Strong organisational and communication skills
Knowledge of WEX legislation and safeguarding practices
A full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle (essential)
DBS on the Update Service (Child & Adult)
Two professional references covering the last 2 yearsOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people