Summary

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their future ambitions? Surbiton High School is seeking a dedicated and organised Careers Adviser to join our Careers and Guidance Department and help deliver an outstanding careers programme.

Detail

Careers Adviser

Location: Surbiton High School

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, 37.5 hours per week, 36 weeks of the year

Salary: FTE £28,645 – £32,575 (£22,816 – £25,947 actual salary)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their future ambitions? Surbiton High School is seeking a dedicated and organised Careers Adviser to join our Careers and Guidance Department and help deliver an outstanding careers programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping students’ futures, with a particular focus on the Surbiton Skills Curriculum and Key Stage 3 careers provision. You will work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality careers education, guidance, and support across the School.

What you’ll do:

Deliver careers guidance interviews to students in Years 9, 11 and 12, providing tailored support and advice
Support the planning and delivery of the Careers Programme, ensuring alignment with Gatsby Benchmarks and United Learning requirements
Manage and update careers systems (e.g. Morrisby, iSAMs, CPOMS) and maintain accurate records
Assist with careers events, trips, and activities, including occasional out-of-hours support
Provide administrative support for key programmes such as Work Experience, Morrisby testing, and Activity Week
Maintain and develop the Careers Library and resources, including labour market information
Support targeted groups of students, including those with SEN or EHCPs
Contribute to the development of the Key Stage 3 careers provision

What we’re looking for:

Experience in careers guidance, education, or work experience coordination (desirable)
A qualification in Careers Guidance (or willingness to work towards one)
Strong organisational, administrative, and IT skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team
A genuine passion for supporting students to achieve their goals

If you are enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to making a meaningful impact on students’ futures, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and join our supportive and forward-thinking Careers team at Surbiton High School.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

Documents

• H. United Learning Equality Guidelines PDF Document
• Careers Adviser - Job Description and Person Specification (ext) - Jun26 PDF Document