Careers Team Manager

Careers Team Manager

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

CES704(e)

Full time

£47,420 - £51,515 per annum

We are seeking a Careers Team Manager to join the School Effectiveness Team at Newcastle City Council.

You will lead the Careers and Guidance Team, providing support and guidance to some of the most vulnerable young people in the city, securing the next steps of their education journey.

You will be a proactive, innovative leader with excellent communication skills who can develop the work of the team and broaden opportunities on offer to our young people.

These are challenging times for education and those young people whose need for support is greatest. This is a high profile role within the School Effectiveness Service and within the Council and you will represent the interests of the young people of Newcastle locally, regionally and nationally. A detailed knowledge and understanding of current issues in and the delivery of information, advice and guidance services is essential.

You will be analytical and have a good understanding of schools, school systems and multi-agency working to support positive outcomes for young people.

Working with secondary school leaders, and increasingly those in the primary sector, you will understand the challenges faced by school leaders and be able to offer both support and challenge.

Newcastle City Council offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant city within proactive and committed services with a genuine focus on establishing services and processes which support positive outcomes for the residents of Newcastle.

As an employee of NCC, you will access a flexible working scheme, agile working, as well as accessing annual leave and the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you would like further information about this role please email alyson.barrett@newcastle.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1st May 2024, interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 16th May 2024

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Permanent

Closing date:

1 May 2024