Careers Coach (Mat Cover)

Careers Coach
Student Services
Salary: £22,277 to £23,506 per annum (£27,476 to £28,991 full time equivalent)
Contract Type: Temporary Maternity cover - Part Time 30 hours per week

Reference: REC2472 | Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026

The Opportunity
 

You'll play a key role in helping our students understand their future and achieve their ambitions. As a Careers Coach, you'll support the delivery of a high-quality, progressive Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme across the College.

A core focus of the role is working closely with curriculum departments to ensure a strong and consistent careers and employability offer is embedded within the student experience. You'll collaborate with staff to develop meaningful careers activities and engagement opportunities, ensuring students can access experiences that support their progression and future aspirations.

You'll plan and deliver engaging group-based sessions, including tutorials, workshops and events focused on CV writing, interview preparation, employability skills and personal development. Through this, you'll help students build confidence, develop essential workplace skills and prepare effectively for their next steps into higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

The role also includes supporting key careers initiatives such as UCAS delivery, creating engaging digital and physical careers resources, and working closely with employers and external partners to broaden opportunities for students. You'll contribute to tracking learner progression and destinations, using insight and data to continuously improve the careers offer across the College.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing central careers service where you can influence practice, strengthen departmental engagement and make a real difference to student outcomes and aspirations.

About You

You'll be passionate about supporting learners to achieve their goals and confident in delivering engaging group sessions that develop employability skills and raise aspirations.

You'll have experience of working with young people and/or adults within an education, training or support environment, with the ability to deliver activities that build confidence, skills and readiness for future progression.

A key strength will be your ability to work collaboratively with curriculum teams, building positive relationships and supporting departments to embed careers and employability throughout the learner journey.

You'll be organised, proactive and confident in managing multiple priorities, with strong digital skills to support the development of resources and the delivery of engaging careers activities.

You'll also demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring all learners, including those with additional needs, can access and benefit from the careers programme.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

• Professional qualification at Level 4
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications)
• Willingness to participate in and undertake training as required
• Minimum of two years' experience working with young people and adults in an education, training or IAG setting

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution! 
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App

The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd July 2026 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
 

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

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