Based Across: Bloxwich Academy and Wednesfield Academy. 

The role:  

We are looking for an exceptional Careers Advisor to provide careers education, advice, and guidance to students across the trust. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering motivation, aspiration, and achievement, ensuring students make informed decisions about their futures. This role will be based working across two of our Academies Bloxwich Academy and Wednesfield Academy.  

As part of the role the successful candidate will be work 1-1 with pupils and students including recording and monitoring outcomes and progression. The Careers Advisor will work closely with key staff in the Academies and also liaise with external providers and other agencies.  

Your skillset will include:  

• QCF Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development; 

• Experience of working with young people with a range of needs; 

• Awareness and understanding of the full range of options post Year 9, 11 and 13; 

• Be able to competently use IT packages and careers related software e.g. National Careers Website Service, Prospect AC. 

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required.  

About us:  

It is a great time to join an expanding and thriving Trust. Bloxwich Academy and Wednesfield Academy are at an exciting part of their journey. The Academies are logistically close together and across the Trust we encourage collaborative working with staff, pupil and students.  

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.   

Visit https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/ to download an application form and send to Molly Thomason (HR Director) mthomason@matrixacademytrust.co.uk  

Application Deadline:26th January 2024  

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early. 

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education