Careers Adviser - Torquay Girls’ Grammar School
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- Grade F: £4,189 - £4,591 per year (£24,718 - £27,089 FTE)

Location: 30 Shiphay Lane, Torquay TQ2 7DY
Required to start as soon as possible.
TGGS is a girls’ 11-18 selective Academy in Torquay, Devon. Achievement is consistently high and TGGS has maintained its position as one of the top 20 state girls' schools in the country for both progress and achievement.
Our vision is to equip students for a future in which they have the academic qualifications, character skills and self-esteem to make decisions that lead to long, happy and content lives. Our Single Academy Trust is founded on the core values which apply to all our community: equality; open minded; kindness; collaboration; and well-being.
The school has a long history of success with committed and dedicated students, staff and Trustees at the heart of the community. You would be joining an outstanding school, with dedicated, professional and hardworking staff and wonderful students.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Careers Adviser for one day per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only). This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Careers Adviser to join a wonderful team and support our students in what is a hugely rewarding role. We are looking for someone who holds a Level 6 Careers Guidance qualification or similar. The successful candidate will provide professional career guidance services, including personal guidance interviews, in order to improve pupils’ skills, knowledge and understanding for career planning and management.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Further information
If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, please contact Sarah Forster, Headteacher via lrumbelow@tggsacademy.org (Headteacher’s PA). For queries relating to the application process, please contact our HR department via personnel@tggsacademy.org.
Visits to the school are welcome.
TGGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, references will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and online searches will be completed. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service and other employment checks. TGGS promotes equal opportunities for staff and students.
To Apply
To apply please visit our recruitment page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-1912561
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.
Interview Date: soon after closing date
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevonTorquay
- Work Postcode
TQ2 7DY
- Reference
JS05128
- Occupational GroupEducation SupportAdministrative, Secretarial & Office SupportYouth & Community
- Salary Details
Grade F: £4,189 - £4,591 per year (£24,718 - £27,089 FTE)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
7.5 hours a week for 38 weeks per year
- Closing Date
05/10/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes