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Cluster Careers Officer
Accrington Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/29/2026
About this role
CLUSTER CAREERS OFFICER The Lancashire Cluster of United Learning Trust Schools, Accrington Academy, Marsden Heights Community College and The Hyndburn Academy are seeking to appoint a Cluster Careers Officer to work across all 3 school. They will provide impartial, personalised careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) to students, enabling them to make informed decisions about education, training and employment pathways. The postholder will support students to raise aspirations, develop skills and progress successfully into positive destinations. The postholder will: • Deliver one-to-one career guidance • Provide information on post-16 provision • Deliver guidance sessions, workshops and presentations • Support with careers events • Maintain guidance records and actions plans • Work closely with pastoral teams, SEND staff and external agencies Key Performance Indicators within the role include: • 100% completion of targeted personal guidance interviews for year 11 students. • Contribution towards achieving Gatsby Benchmark 8 Key Requirements: • Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification (or willingness to work towards) • The ability to inspire and motivate students • A commitment to the personal and professional development of self and students • Excellence communication and interpersonal skills Why join us? • A diverse, hands-on role at the centre of a dynamic and busy school • The opportunity to collaborate closely with staff and pupils across the wider school community • A supportive team environment with a clear sense of shared purpose • The chance to make a meaningful and visible contribution to the day-to-day operation of the school The Lancashire Cluster is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school. We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time. We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits. If you enjoy a varied role and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like to arrange an informal conversation or visit the schools, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch using the details below.