Careers Advisor (Apprenticeship opportunity available)

Ridgeway Education Trust · Didcot, South East

Careers Advisor (Apprenticeship opportunity available) at Ridgeway Education Trust, based in Didcot, South East. This is a apprenticeship role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Didcot, South East
Contract
Apprenticeship
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
5 Oct 2026

Reference 6c22ab21cd294f42342f6970bedfd15823f8f9dc

About the role

The role of the Careers Advisor is to support with the implementation of the school strategy for developing a careers programme for the school that meets all eight of the Gatsby benchmarks of good practice and prepares young people for the choices and transitions in education, training and employment. Primarily the postholder will be undertaking impactful guidance sessions with Year 11 students at the two RET secondary schools; Didcot Girls’ School and St Birinus School.

Apprenticeship Opportunity:

The annual salary at Grade 2 Point 2 (fte £25,614.00)

30 hours per week, term time only would be £17,413.26

Working arrangements:

This position is for 30 hours per week (4 days per week working 08:30-16:30 with daily 30 min unpaid break) during term time with very occasional out of hours and holiday work. There is the possibility of a job-share arrangement. You will be based at the two secondary schools within the Trust.

Applications

Interested applicants are welcome to arrange a conversation about the post with RET Careers Lead, by contacting [email removed]

Please note that we reserve the right to shortlist and interview on receipt of applications so early applications are encouraged.

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.  

To view our Safeguarding policy, please visit our website: Safeguarding - Ridgeway Education Trust

Please be aware that you will be required to bring proof of right to work in the UK and photographic ID, as applicable, to interview and online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Ridgeway Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

The RET Charter describes our vision for Ridgeway Education Trust and the priority we give to the development of our staff team is illustrated in the RET Staff Charter. Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: https://www.ridgewayeducationtrust.co.uk

Reference: 6c22ab21cd294f42342f6970bedfd15823f8f9dc · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 5 Oct 2026 · Listed via Ridgeway Education Trust

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