Careers Co-ordinator

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Salary: SCP 23 : £32,763 to SCP 26 : £34,410

Job type: 36 hours per week/39 weeks per year(term time plus one week)

8am - 4pm - Monday to Friday

Start date: September / October2026

Apply by: Friday 7th August 2026

Copthall School is a successful, welcoming and thriving secondary school in Barnet London, proudly judged as a good school by OFSTED.  We are a vibrant and ambitious learning community, committed to securing the highest standards of achievement and personal development for all students. We are now seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Teacher of Science to join our dedicated team and contribute to the continued success and ongoing improvement of the school.

Copthall school is a member of the Harrow Collegiate Alliance which offers networking, professional development programmes and sharing of good practice.

We have a thriving Sixth Form and encourage our staff to teach A-level and Vocational subjects.

 

Information about the position

We are looking to attract a Careers expert with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills plus the proven ability to support young people and adults in developing their progression into further/higher education, employability and apprenticeships.

You will have proven ability to develop effective relationships and networks. You will ensure delivery of high quality and relevant career-related interventions to learners and prospective students to include: CEIAG, drop in advice, guidance interviews, tutorial presentations, CV workshops, events, work experience, apprenticeships, job search skills, preparation for work, internet resources and workshops on careers and UCAS.

This is a crucial role to support students to make well informed and realistic decisions regarding education/training options in order to allow them to achieve their best potential and ambitions. Candidates will need to have relevant qualifications in IAG or the willingness to train in order to achieve them.

Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in the creative arts and industries, STEM, human, social and health sciences and the performing arts. Our thriving Sixth Form which is in the top 12% of schools for A Level results, offers both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in university applications.

 

What we can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and highly supportive school community

• A strong and experienced leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on whole-school improvement and student outcomes

• High-quality professional development

• Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed and encouraged

• A collaborative culture where innovation, creativity, and new ideas are encouraged and valued

• Motivated and aspirational students who are eager to learn and achieve

• A well-resourced school environment that supports effective teaching and leadership

• A commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives

• Excellent opportunities to work with colleagues across a range of specialisms and leadership areas

What you can offer:

• Proven experience within a secondary school setting, with a track record of impact and improvement

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others

• High levels of resilience, adaptability, and professionalism in a demanding environment

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• A commitment to inclusion, ensuring all students are supported to achieve their full potential

• A passion for education and a commitment to the ethos and values of Copthall School

 

Reasons to work at Copthall school:

• Two-week October half-term holiday;

• Department offices;

• Subsidies for appropriate academic studies;

• Staff social and wellbeing events lead by our staff wellbeing team

• Annual paid wellbeing day for all staff

• Large on-site staff car park and local transport links

• Secure bike shed for those who cycle to work

• Opportunity to undertake a lunchtime duty for payment and a lunch voucher

• Free subscription to the Employee Assistance Programme for individual advice/counselling;

• Free access to the Education Support Partnership for advice on work and personal matters;

• Flexible working opportunities

• Balanced and well-planned calendar - deadlines and parents' evenings are well spaced out

• Email protocol, no expectation to reply to evening, weekend and holiday emails;

• Opportunity to participate and lead a wide variety of extracurricular activities;

• Opportunity to lead and accompany students on trips in UK and abroad;

• Working area in staff room with computers and printers;

• Free tea and coffee;

• Photocopiers at various points around the school areas;

• Use of RM Unify to reduce workload and increase collaborative sharing e.g. SharePoint, Teams, Evolve

• Receipt of personal deliveries to school;

• Induction days for all staff before starting work;

• Staff wellbeing garden and room;

 

To find out why we’re so proud of Copthall School, candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via:

https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm

 

You can visit our school website Welcome to Copthall School

Also check us out on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Officialcopthallschool

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/copthall_school/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/copthall-school-6025b9156/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@copthallschool5066 

 

How to Apply: Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website:  https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/staff-recruitment  or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.  Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.

 

Closing date: Friday 7th August 2026 at 10am with interviews to take place week on Wednesday 12th August 2026

The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.

Copthall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

To promote a safe environment for students, Copthall School employs a strict selection and recruitment policy which includes all statutory checks on staff and volunteers including Enhanced DBS (disclosure and barring service) checks.