Careers and Pathways Leader
Part-Time, Permanent
Salary: £11,343 – £12,856 per annum
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Careers and Pathways Leader to join our school in Taunton, part of a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual passionate about supporting young people to make informed decisions about their futures and to raise aspirations across the school community.
Working on a part-time, permanent basis, you will lead on the strategic development and delivery of the school’s careers programme, ensuring it meets the Gatsby Benchmarks and supports all students in achieving their ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate a high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) programme
- Provide impartial careers advice and guidance to students across key stages
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, colleges, training providers and other external partners
- Organise careers events, including fairs, workshops, and employer encounters
- Support students with progression pathways, including post-16 and post-18 options
- Work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and pastoral teams to embed careers education across the curriculum
- Track and monitor student destinations and progression outcomes
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice frameworks
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in careers education, guidance, or a related field
- Has a strong understanding of post-16 and post-18 pathways (including apprenticeships, further education, and higher education)
- Is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage their own workload effectively
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and raising aspirations for all students
- Ideally holds, or is willing to work towards, a relevant careers qualification (e.g. Level 6 in Careers Guidance)
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
