At Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust our vision is to form, inspire and transform the lives of our students through our Catholic faith and values. Our core values of trust, respect, innovation, and courage underpin everything we do. Our focus is to raise the standards of achievement for all of our students and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and help them reach their full potential.
The Directors of Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust are looking for a Careers Lead who will be responsible for developing and delivering a high-quality, coherent careers programme across all schools in HFCMAT — two secondary schools (St John Plessington Catholic College and St Mary's Catholic College) and associated primary schools.
The postholder will ensure the trust meets its statutory duties and that every student has access to impartial, inspiring careers education, information, advice and guidance. This means holding the vision for a joined-up trust-wide programme while being responsive to the needs of individual young people — including those who are most vulnerable or at risk of disengagement.
The role carries strategic leadership responsibility as well as direct delivery. The postholder will work closely with the Director of Education, headteachers, pastoral and curriculum teams, and external partners — including the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC), CareerConnect, and a wide range of employers, FE and HE providers.
Key responsibilities:
The Job Description and Person Specification provides full details of the key responsibilities and duties for this post. They include
- Strategic Leadership and Planning
- Individual Guidance and 1:1 Support
- Programme Delivery and Events
- Work Experience and Employer Engagement
- Provider Access and PAL Compliance
- Destination Tracking and Data
- Labour Market Information and Professional Development
- Inspection Readiness and Quality Assurance
- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
We offer:
- A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
● Mentoring and high level training
● Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities
● A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
● Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams – working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual’s contribution
● Fantastic employee benefits such as: a petrol/hybrid car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.