Director of Futures - Maternity cover

Summary

St Helen’s is keen to appoint an enthusiastic Director of Futures (careers) to start in January 2027. This is a full-time, fixed term Maternity cover, working Monday to Friday during term time, plus a week in August (A Level results week).

Detail

Main Responsibilities

Strategic development, leadership and management of the Careers education, information, and guidance provision (CEIAG) across the Senior School in Years 7-13

Oversee and manage the university application process, including applications for Degree Apprenticeships and International Universities, in conjunction with the Director of Sixth Form.

Work closely with the Director of Sixth Form, the Sixth Form team and Heads of Department to ensure successful applications for Higher Education, and excellent personalised advice and support to pupils throughout the application and admissions process.

Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in UCAS and Higher Education.

Demonstrate flair and creativity in engaging and enthusing students by providing stimulating and challenging activities appropriate to the learning needs of individuals.

Enrich and broaden the learning experiences and aspirations of students across the school through the development of opportunities in the form of events, trips, external speakers and the Futures webinars and networking.

To offer bespoke, impartial guidance to students on their options choices, further education and future careers, including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions.

Maintain accurate records of meetings with students and parents in line with data protection policies and best practice.

Acting as a consultant/reference point for teaching staff dealing with careers queries.

Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in Careers Education and Guidance in schools.

Documents

• Director of Futures St Helen's JD - Maternity Cover PDF Document
• 2026 - Support Staff Application Pack PDF Document