Careers Leader & Educational Visits Co-ordinator

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Careers Leader and Educational Visits Co-ordinator (EVC) to join our successful and oversubscribed school.

The post holder will plan the implementation of a careers strategy, develop a Whole School Careers programme that meets all Gatsby benchmark criteria and prepares students for the choices and transitions in education, training and employment. In addition the post holder co-ordinates contributions to careers guidance services and employers.

The post holder will also provide effective and professional administrative support to visit leaders to ensure the education visits organised by the school are well researched and documented, planned and organised, risk assessed and managed appropriately to ensure their success.

The Willink is a successful and oversubscribed school with a strong international ethos, listed in the top ten non-selective schools in Berkshire in 2019. The school has 1250 students on roll including 220 in the Sixth Form, and is situated in a pleasant semi-rural setting south west of Reading.

Salary & Hours

• 26 hours per week (Term time only + 5 inset days)
• Band F11 – F19 £28,142 - £32,061 Full time equivalent (pro rata £16,763.04 - £19,097.43)
• Starting ASAP

Location

The Willink School
School Lane
Burghfield, Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3XJ

Supporting documents

Job Description & Person Specification

Watch this video to hear from our headteacher and colleagues as they share why The Willink is such a great place to work:

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Deadline and how to apply

For further information and an application pack please visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to Mrs Kim Paonessa, HR Administrator, hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.

For an informal conversation please contact Assistant Head, Mr Aurelien Collot, acollot@willink.w-berks.sch.uk               

The closing date for applications is 9am, 22 September 2025. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed, previous candidates should not apply.

Please complete this application form and send to: hr@willink.w-berks.sch.uk

Application Form

Safeguarding and Welfare

The Willink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Job reference: 122