Ridgeway Education Trust
|Acting Careers Lead / Careers Advisor
, , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Summary
Led and coordinated a comprehensive careers education program, significantly increasing student engagement and ensuring compliance with national benchmarks.
Highlights
Spearheaded the design and coordination of a high-quality, student-centred CEIAG program across Key Stages, ensuring full compliance with Gatsby Benchmarks.
Increased student guidance uptake by proactively engaging more students than previous external providers, fostering strong rapport and establishing a visible presence.
Cultivated and strengthened strategic relationships with external partners, employers, and post-16/18 providers, expanding progression opportunities and actively reducing NEET risks.
Modernized and led the production of the careers newsletter, enhancing accessibility and engagement for over 1000 students and families.
Oversaw and developed the whole-school careers strategy as Acting Careers Lead, providing critical support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and contributing to long-term strategic planning.
Organized and led high-impact careers events and employer visits, significantly raising the profile of careers education and opportunities across the school.