Higher Education and Careers Advisor
Cheltenham
21 hours per week, 34 weeks per year (term time). Hours to be worked flexibly including some Saturdays
Salary: from £11,126 up to £14,949 per annum including holiday pay (£32,414 up to £37,690 FTE)
Starting salary depending on skills, qualifications and experience
This is an exciting role in which the post holder will support the Head of Professional Guidance Centre, Senior Higher Education and Careers Advisor and Employability and Skills Advisor in the provision of Careers and Higher Education advice and support to all students at College from Year 7 to Year 13.
The Higher Education and Careers Advisor is an integral member of the Professional Guidance Centre which oversees all Higher Education and Careers provision for college. The PGC team works closely with academic departments, the Leadership Team, the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, Tutors and Houseparentsto influence the opportunities provided for girls to foster skills of leadership, teamwork, enterprise and to promote internationalism.
As well as ideally being educated to degree level, and with a relevant professional qualification, you will have experience of providing advice and guidance.You will have the ability to communicate effectively with highly motivated young people as well as having a genuine and demonstrable commitment to educational excellence and empathy with the distinctive ethos and ideals of college.You must be flexible and able to respond effectively to the peak period demands of the role and willing to travel to training events.
As one of the world’s leading schools, and with a strong pioneering heritage, our aim is to embody excellence, independence and empowerment in the education of young women. You will join a friendly and supportive community of committed professionals who believe that our students are at the heart of all we do. We are ambitious for their futures, collectively and individually, and have been so for 170 years.
To find out more, or to apply, please visit our website by clicking on Apply Now.
Closing date: 12.30pm, Thursday 25 June 2026.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 29 June 2026.
Applications will be considered as they are received and College reserves the right to appoint at any time in the process.
Cheltenham Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
