CHANNING SCHOOL Information Pack for Candidates Head of Careers from September 2018 Part-time
Information about the post for candidates The School Ever since its foundation in 1885, Channing has been known as a happy and successful community. Our ethos and setting give pupils both security and a sense of their own significance: we recognize all achievements, of whatever nature, and hope each girl here knows she is valued as an individual. We aim to encourage scholarship, integrity, altruism and independence; to give girls the confidence, qualifications and skills they will need in life; and to send our leavers out ready to respond as thoughtful, responsible and socially aware adults to the challenges of the world today. We aim to remain true to the ideals of our Unitarian foundation, to develop spiritual sensitivity and understanding and in particular to foster respect and consideration for the whole range of human faiths and beliefs. Academic achievement Academic results are excellent GCSE and A Level results details consistently place us amongst the top schools in the UK. Virtually all our sixth formers go on to University, or to Art College, some after a gap year. Girls also excel in a very wide range of co-curricular and extra curricular activities, and especially in Music, Drama, Sport and Art. Community spirit The Head and members of staff know every girl personally and as an individual. We have a strong family tradition and an enthusiastic and supportive parents' association. The atmosphere is calm, focussed and purposeful. We set high standards emphasising concern and respect for the needs of others. A major feature of the school is the huge diversity of the extracurricular activities on offer to pupils and it is expected that all staff will contribute to this side of the life of the school. Opportunities exist for involvement in cultural, dramatic, sporting and intellectual pursuits and we like staff to assist in areas where they have a genuine interest and enthusiasm. Exceptional setting The school is in an attractive part of Highgate, with convenient transport links by road and underground. Visitors are often surprised at how light, green and open our site is. We have preserved the character of the older buildings, but completely refurbished and redesigned them to provide bright and spacious teaching rooms. Our ambitious 13m building programme, completed in 2017, has provided us with excellent dining facilities, a Music School, a new Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall with fitness suite and a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre. The Position We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Careers to lead the development of our ambitious Careers programme. We would welcome applications from experienced Careers specialists, or from teachers with responsibility for Careers in their current role. The postholder would be required to work approximately 3 days per week, term time only.
Job Description Head of Careers At Channing School, we aim to prepare all pupils for the next stage in their lives, usually on to Higher Education and ultimately a successful and fulfilling career. The Head of Careers at Channing will work closely with the Deputy Head, Director of Studies, Director of Sixth Form and Heads of Year to develop careers education and guidance that will meet the needs of all Channing pupils. All staff are responsible, in every aspect of their work, for implementing and promoting the school's core values of courtesy, care and consideration for everyone in our community. The successful applicant will report to the Director of Studies. Specific responsibilities Lead the Careers Education strand of our PSHE programme Design, implement, monitor and review the Careers Education programme throughout the Senior School, in close conjunction with Head of PSHE Lead assemblies and deliver skills lessons (linking closely with university choices in the Sixth Form) Deliver a Careers profile testing programme (e.g. Morrisby) to the relevant year groups Lead and manage the productive use of Careers data to inform CEP Planning Oversee work experience provision Promote, facilitate and track work experience for Y11 and 12 pupils during the school holidays and to support other pupils who have identified work experience opportunities Liaise with the Channing Association and manage the Careers Work Experience Database Encourage more parents to offer work placements and mentoring alongside the Channing Association To work alongside the schools Alumnae Department to explore opportunities for work experience, internships and shadowing Run the Medical Work Experience programme Seek to extend the range of work experience programmes, including overseas, in conjunction with the school s Adelante Programme To ensure that the school s work experience programme is consistent with the school s safeguarding policy. Careers Events Organise regular Careers Lectures, talks and events for Pupils Organise an annual Career Convention Host events to promote Careers at Channing or other external venues Organise Take Your Daughter To Work Day To identify opportunities to share careers opportunities with schools in the east london consortium as well as other local schools and colleges Careers information and guidance Raise the profile of the Channing Careers Programme, both internally and externally Research pupils areas of interest and target with specific opportunities Provide opportunities for parents/carers to learn more about Careers and Career guidance at Channing
Meet with all pupils in Y11 and 12, and other year groups where relevant, to discuss career options Organise and support work-related learning activities throughout the school Liaise with Director of Sixth Form to ensure Higher Education destinations support career pathways Liaise with external providers To evaluate provision through student voice To develop the Careers Library to ensure it is relevant and up to date To work towards a nationally recognised School Careers Standard Attend Parents Evenings for Year 9 and above Line manage the Careers Admin Assistant Careers Policy Review and update the Channing School Careers Policy Produce an annual review, development plan and budget for the delivery of the Channing Careers Programme Organise training for staff where appropriate Develop and maintain links with local and wider London businesses and community organisations To keep up to date with Higher Education by following developments and to visit universities and colleges with a view to helping pupils make careers choices To keep abreast of labour market information including legislation, professional and academic developments and general employment trends. The postholder will be expected to visit employers, training providers and also attend training events run by professional bodies. To keep staff informed and up to date on careers policy and developments. Support and contribute to all ISI inspections as required Report to the Governors Education Committee and the Senior Leadership Team when required Personal Specification - Head of Careers The successful candidate will: Be educated to degree level (at least); qualifications and experience in Careers Guidance will be an advantage Willing to undertake training and gain further qualifications where appropriate Have excellent communication and presentation skills Have experience of working in education and with young people Have up to date IT skills and the ability to learn and operate all the relevant school systems Ability to work under pressure High level of attention to detail Ability to remain calm and positive, and organise time and workload effectively Be Flexible...and In possession of a good sense of humour Applications Applications are to be made via TES.com using the Channing School application form, accompanied by a CV. A CV will not be accepted in place of the completed application form. Incomplete application forms will be returned to the applicant where the deadline for completed application forms has not passed. The application form may be downloaded from the website http://www.channing.co.uk/work-for-us.
Please note that once you submit an application via TES the system will automatically retain your details for a period of six months. If you are unable to submit your application via TES please email it to rwhite@channing.co.uk Deadline for applications: Friday 1 June 2018 Interviews: Monday 11 June 2018 Channing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To assist in this, the school follows a formal recruitment procedure for the employment of all staff which adheres to the recommendations of the Department for Education (DfE) in "Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education" and the school s Child Protection Policy. A copy of this procedure is available on request. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic. Ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.