What Jobs are available for Full Time Careers in the United Kingdom?

Careers Adviser
Across Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale
£30,472.44
Part-time, Temporary (adhoc as needed)
Job Description:
We are recruiting a qualified Careers Adviser to deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance across the East Manchester region. This is a flexible, ad hoc role providing sickness and holiday cover in schools, colleges and training providers as needed.
The role involves:

• Delivering one-to-one and group careers guidance sessions
• Creating individual action or development plans tailored to each learner
• Supporting students with job searches, application forms and UCAS processes
• Providing up-to-date careers and labour market information
• Contributing to PSHE and careers education programmes
• Managing a fluctuating caseload and setting SMART targets
• Maintaining accurate records and working to funding body requirements
• Supporting learners in accessing education, training or employment pathways

You’ll need:

• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
• Experience delivering careers advice in schools, colleges or similar settings
• A strong understanding of the local labour market and post-16 options
• Confidence in building rapport and motivating individuals
• Ability to manage a caseload and work to targets
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
• Flexibility to travel across sites and provide short-notice cover as needed

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if you are successfully offered this role.

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time. 

• Conducting one‑to‑one interviews with students, helping them to reflect on their skills and interests, explore career and training options, and plan realistic progression pathways
• Delivering careers masterclasses and group workshops to learners across levels
• Providing strategic and practical advice at college‑wide careers fairs, liaising with employers, training providers and other stakeholders
• Conducting mock interviews, and other employability activities, to build student confidence and readiness for progression
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of the labour market, apprenticeship opportunities, higher education routes and local training providers
• Working collaboratively with academic teams, support services and external partners to ensure seamless careers provision

• A recognised Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) qualification or equivalent ­— for example Level 3 or Level 4 in Advice & Guidance. CTC Courses+(url removed)+2
• Experience of delivering careers advice and guidance to young people (e.g., in a college, school, training provider or similar setting)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to build rapport quickly and engage learners from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload of students
• Confident ICT skills (for research, records, workshops and presentations)
• Commitment to enabling all learners, including those from under‑represented groups, to achieve their full potential

• Level 6 qualification in Career Guidance & Development, or demonstrable willingness to work towards it. (url removed)
• Experience of using labour market information (LMI) to support student decision‑making
• Prior experience of working in a further education college or with 16–19 year‑olds
• Familiarity with quality frameworks for careers provision (e.g., the Career Development Institute Register or the Investors in Careers Standard)

• A vibrant college environment rated “Good” by Ofsted, with a strong commitment to student progression and staff development
• Full‑time, permanent role with structured working weeks, supporting work‑life balance
• The opportunity to engage with a wide range of learners and shape the careers provision across the college
• Support for your professional development and networking, working with external employers and training providers
• A friendly and collaborative team culture where your contribution really matters

Careers Adviser
Across Oldham, Tameside, Rochdale
£30,472.44
Part-time, Temporary (adhoc as needed)
Job Description:
We are recruiting a qualified Careers Adviser to deliver impartial careers information, advice and guidance across the East Manchester region. This is a flexible, ad hoc role providing sickness and holiday cover in schools, colleges and training providers as needed.
The role involves:

• Delivering one-to-one and group careers guidance sessions
• Creating individual action or development plans tailored to each learner
• Supporting students with job searches, application forms and UCAS processes
• Providing up-to-date careers and labour market information
• Contributing to PSHE and careers education programmes
• Managing a fluctuating caseload and setting SMART targets
• Maintaining accurate records and working to funding body requirements
• Supporting learners in accessing education, training or employment pathways

You’ll need:

• A minimum Level 6 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
• Experience delivering careers advice in schools, colleges or similar settings
• A strong understanding of the local labour market and post-16 options
• Confidence in building rapport and motivating individuals
• Ability to manage a caseload and work to targets
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
• Flexibility to travel across sites and provide short-notice cover as needed

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if you are successfully offered this role.

This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time. 

Careers Advisor, The Quay School

Permanent, 15hrs per week, Term time only (plus 30hrs during summer holidays)

Salary: Grade G, £32,061 – £6,363 FTE, actual salary for part-time, term-time working 1,698 – £1 268 per annum

About us:

We are an Alternative Provision school with four campuses, each supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. We see every young person as an individual and work with them in ways that suit their unique strengths and challenges.

Our goal is to help students grow into confident, independent, and happy people who can make a positive impact wherever life takes them.

To do this, we draw on approaches like PACE, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Growth Mindset, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Restorative Justice. Familiarity with these ideas is helpful, but not essential—you'll have plenty of support to learn along the way.

If you're looking for a role that challenges, rewards, and fills you with purpose in a world where every day is unique and every moment counts, this could be the role for you

What you'll be doing:

• Working at our Harbourside campus with students who have struggled with their social, emotional and mental health, leading to exclusion from mainstream school.
• Building positive and supportive relationships with young people to help them grow in confidence and resilience.
• Supporting students with their post-16 options, including applications and interview preparation.
• Continuing to provide support for the first year after they leave us, helping them with challenges around further education, employment or training.
• Taking part in training to develop your skills for the role.
• Being part of an inclusive and collaborative team who face challenges together and stay committed to making a difference.

Who we're looking for:

• Someone with patience, understanding, resilience, positivity and flexibility.
• A person who can form strong, positive connections with young people and believes in their potential.
• Experience of working with young people with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• A willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• A good working knowledge of basic IT programmes.
• A Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development

Why join us?

• The chance to make a huge difference in the lives of young people, one small victory at a time.
• Friday afternoons off
• Comprehensive support, Induction and training package
• We're a supportive team who'll have your back during the good, the bad, and the "Did that really just happen?" moments.
• Professional development opportunities because we're all about helping you grow, both as a person and in your ability to juggle six things at once
• You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that, no matter what the challenge may be, are ready to face it head on and are committed to seeing it through.
• A school that celebrates progress, not just results.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference
• The opportunity to develop your career in a School and Southern Education Trust, a growing Trust. Our ethos is encompassed in our vision "Learning together in pursuit of happiness". This means we really care whether students love or hate their learning, so we work hard to create a space where students learn together to become knowledgeable, self-aware, independent and happy people who make a positive difference, wherever life takes them.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, one step, one success, and one positive relationship at a time.

This role is based on our Harbourside Campus, Turlin Road, BH16 5AH. Visits are welcome, please contact Dan Beck-

Closing date: 2nd November 2025

Interview date: 19th November 2025

(Click apply to be taken to our website, where links to the below documents can be found)

Please complete our Support Staff Application Form and return it to if you would like to apply. See our Careers Advisor Job Description for further details on the role and our Safeguarding Policy.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your 'name, education and employment', to demonstrate due diligence following 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £3 061.00- 6,363.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Would you like to help Cambridge University students, alumni and postdocs decide on the career path, secure their goals and thrive in their roles?

We are looking for a Careers Associate to join our team who will be delivering careers services to our wide range of clients. The role involves a broad range of delivery, including creating online content, such as videos and blog posts, delivering group workshops, facilitating panels of alumni and meeting clients for one-to-one careers consultations.

The Careers Associate will work collaboratively with colleagues from across the Careers Service, and potentially from other areas of the university too to ensure that we are delivering timely interventions via the appropriate mechanisms, so that the widest possible range of clients are able to take advantage of our services.

The team is always looking to improve what we do, so we always have various projects underway, and the Careers Associate will work as part of these multi-disciplinary teams, as well as researching topics on their own.

All this means that the Careers Associate will need to be skilled in various types of content creation, and adept at both in person and online workshop facilitation, presentations and one-to-one information advice and guidance, and an excellent collaborative team player.

We wold love to have as diverse a range of applications as possible, as we serve a very wide range of people. Applicants do not need to have worked in a careers department before, but we are looking for people who understand professional working and know about the labour market.

You Can Expect To Receive

• A competitive salary with automatic service-related progression and annual cost of living increases
• A generous annual leave allowance
• Access to a pension scheme with attractive employer contributions

Please note: the start date for this role is 19th January 2026
Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.

We would encourage you to contact Krista Cooper ) for a chat if you are considering applying.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Interview date: Thursday, 13th November 2025
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact

Please quote reference DD47090 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title:  Employability/Careers Teacher
Location:  Parkside House School, Backworth, NE27 0AB
Salary:      From £32,000 per annum dependent on experience ( not pro rata )
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm
Contract:  Permanent, Term Time Only
Start:         November 2025
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

As part of our continued growth, we are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Employability/Careers Teacher to join our dedicated, close-knit team at Parkside House School, part of Acorn Education.

This is a chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, supporting them to develop the skills, confidence, and aspirations they need to thrive beyond school. You will deliver high-quality careers education across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping pupils explore pathways, work experience, and future opportunities while fostering personal growth, resilience, and independence.

You will play a key role in supporting students’ integration into our school and extend your support to pupils in other educational provisions. Your involvement will go beyond the classroom, contributing to a broad and varied curriculum and actively supporting enrichment and out-of-classroom activities.

Safeguarding and child protection are central to this role. You will follow all school policies and procedures related to pupil welfare, including procedures for illness, absence, and behaviour management. You’ll also attend and contribute to meetings focused on education, wellbeing, and departmental initiatives, helping shape the strategic delivery of careers and employability support.

You will receive ongoing professional development, regular line management, and opportunities to attend external training and qualification courses relevant to your role. You’ll also confidently use ICT to enhance teaching, communication, and record-keeping.

What We’re Looking For

• UK QTS or equivalent.
• Experience delivering careers education or employability support, ideally within KS3/4.
• Confidence supporting pupils across multiple provisions and in out-of-classroom activities.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Professionalism and resilience when dealing with challenging situations.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver careers education for KS3/4 pupils, developing skills and aspiration.
• Support pupils’ personal development, achievement, and integration into school.
• Contribute to a broad curriculum including out-of-classroom activities.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured learning environment.
• Ensure child protection and safeguarding procedures are rigorously followed.
• Attend meetings related to pupil education, behaviour, and welfare.
• Use ICT effectively for communication, teaching, and record-keeping.
• Perform reasonable duties as directed by the Head of School or their representatives.

About Us

Welcome to Parkside House School, an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Independent Special School with sites in Backworth and Ashington. We provide specialist teaching, small class sizes, bespoke timetables, and a nurturing environment for pupils aged KS2 Year 6–KS5. Our school supports students with SEMH needs and associated learning difficulties, including autism, ADHD, attachment disorders, and oppositional defiance disorder. Pupils thrive academically, socially, and personally, guided by a passionate, experienced team dedicated to unlocking their potential.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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• Delivering both group sessions and 1:1 guidance to adults, covering topics such as employability, upskilling, and education pathways.
• Promoting the service to local partners and organisations to increase referrals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including Jobcentre Plus, training providers, colleges, and community organisations.
• Supporting contract performance targets by helping individuals achieve positive learning and job outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with DfE, Ofsted, and Matrix quality standards.
• Using labour market information to inform delivery and inspire customers.

As an ECT, you will receive a structured induction programme, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to ensure you thrive in your teaching journey.

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and effective lessons in line with the national curriculum.

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge all pupils.

• Assess, monitor, and record pupils' progress, providing regular feedback to support their learning.

• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support pupils' development and well-being.

• Participate in staff meetings, training, and wider school activities.

• Engage fully with the school's ECT induction programme and mentoring support.

• Uphold school policies, including safeguarding and behaviour management.

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards completion

• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum.

• A passion for teaching and commitment to high standards of learning and achievement.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Reflective practice and a willingness to learn and develop.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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Key Stage 1 Teacher (ECT Welcome) – Milton Keynes
Location: Milton Keynes
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time – Temp to Perm

Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher looking to begin your teaching journey in a welcoming and well-supported primary school in Milton Keynes? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing school community that values passion, creativity, and a commitment to high-quality education.

About the Role:
Supply Desk is working closely with a highly regarded primary school in Milton Keynes seeking a Key Stage 1 Teacher to start in January 2026. This role is ideal for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to take the next step with full support and development opportunities.

The school is looking for:

• A confident and capable Key Stage 1 practitioner

• Someone who can make learning engaging, creative, and accessible

• A teacher who inspires curiosity and builds confidence in learners

• A strong team player committed to collaboration and continuous development

What We're Looking For:

• Early Career Teacher (ECT) status or recently obtained QTS

• Classroom experience within Key Stage 1 during placements or previous roles

• Good knowledge of the national curriculum and teaching strategies

• A positive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn and grow

Why Join Supply Desk and This School:

• Excellent induction and mentorship programme for ECTs

• Supportive leadership and experienced colleagues

• Access to high-quality professional development

• A friendly, inclusive school environment focused on pupil progress

• Competitive pay and temp-to-perm pathway

How to Apply:
If you are excited to begin your teaching career in a forward-thinking and inclusive school, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, outlining your experience, strengths, and why you're interested in this role.

Contact us:
Call (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Safeguarding Notice:
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.