Careers Lead – Make Futures Happen

Location: Kent & Medway Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Are you ready to lead a careers programme that changes lives?

We’re looking for a dynamic, driven, and compassionate Careers Lead to join our network of specialist independent schools. Our students, aged 11–19, face significant barriers to education — and we’re here to break them down.

This is your chance to inspire ambition, open doors, and create pathways for young people who need it most.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and deliver a careers programme tailored to students with EHCPs and SEMH needs
• Build strong links with employers, colleges, and training providers
• Organise impactful work experience, careers fairs, and employer engagement
• Provide personalised guidance that empowers every student
• Embed careers education across the curriculum
• Monitor and evaluate careers provision across multiple school sites

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in careers education, guidance, or a related field
• Understanding of SEND/SEMH challenges
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of Gatsby Benchmarks and statutory guidance
• Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification (or willingness to work towards it)
• A passion for equity, inclusion, and student success

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led trust transforming lives
• Work in small, supportive school communities
• Access ongoing professional development
• Make a real, lasting impact on young people’s futures

Ready to lead with purpose?Apply today and help shape brighter futures.