Eton College is seeking to appoint a Head of Career Education who will work to develop the College’s approach to career education and contribute to a strong and creative future focus for the Career Education Department. An important aim of the role will be to ensure Etonians develop effective career management skills and understand how to develop and maintain their ongoing employability.
Through proven experience in career education, the ideal candidate will possess excellent knowledge in accordance with the Code of Ethical Principles of the Career Development Institute. This rewarding role is best suited to someone who is passionate about career education with a real sense of entrepreneurship, vitality and warmth. You will be joining our fast-paced, ambitious school and keen to be part of Eton College’s future. Our historic college dating back to the 1400s offers a unique place to work, steeped in history, set amidst beautiful grounds and just a stone’s throw from Windsor.
This position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week during state school term time (39 weeks per year).
Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.
Benefits: Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.
The post-holder will:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
The post holder will be expected to work for 40 hours per week over 5 days (usually working 8am to 5pm with one hour unpaid for lunch each day). Exactly how these hours are worked will be by mutual agreement with the Deputy Head (Partnerships);
There may be evening and weekend work required on occasion, and in this case this will be agreed in advance and time off will be offered in lieu;
This role works during state school term time (39 weeks of the year), and the salary will be paid over 12 equal monthly instalments;
The post holder is entitled to 5.6 weeks of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), meaning that the total number of paid weeks across the year is 44.6 weeks. If a bank holiday falls during a school term period, the post holder will be required to work this day and will receive an additional day’s holiday in lieu;
The post holder must use all their entitlement (including any days in lieu) during the first arising periods of state school holidays. Any remaining weeks are deemed to be non-working weeks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.
If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly.
Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.