Vacancies

About the Post

 We are looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Careers Leader to lead our high-performing CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) provision across our two federated schools in Christchurch. This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to shape the futures of our students through impactful, strategic careers guidance and employer engagement.

This post would suit a colleague who is deeply passionate about careers education and looking for a role that offers genuine influence and scope for professional growth. Twynham School and The Grange School federation (known as ‘Twynham TGS’) is now firmly established in Christchurch and continues to develop an exceptional vision for young people across the town. Leading CEIAG across two different contexts offers unrivalled opportunity for innovation and impact.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious colleague.

What our parents say about Twynham School

• "The staff at Twynham School truly know my child and have supported them at every stage of their educational journey."
• "Twynham School sets high expectations for behaviour and academic success, all within a caring and supportive environment."

What our students say

• "I feel safe at Twynham School."
• "I am supported and challenged to be the best I can be."
• "I love the wide variety of extracurricular activities available"

What our staff say

• "I feel valued as part of a collaborative team, both within Twynham School and across our trust."
• "There are fantastic opportunities for professional development and career growth."

Who are we looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop CEIAG across our two secondary schools
• Further improve the already excellent careers provision in both schools
• Deliver the Twynham TGS Careers Strategy in line with the Gatsby benchmarks
• Work in partnership with senior leaders, curriculum staff, employers and external agencies
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

You are likely to be (or have the potential to be):

• An inspirational and strategic leader of CEIAG
• Passionate about the power of careers education to transform lives
• Knowledgeable about post-16 and post-18 pathways, including apprenticeships and higher education
• Confident in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including employers, parents and external agencies
• Ambitious for career development, and willing to undertake or already hold a QCF Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Twynham TGS can offer you

• The chance to be part of an exciting educational journey
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer, from middle leadership through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Strong and supportive leadership who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling and practical support
• Access to trust-wide and national discounts on a wide variety of major brands, local services and retailers

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown (Senior HR Administrator) on 01202486536 EXT 3054 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com   

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Friday 24 October 2025 at 9am. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the deadline and we encourage interested colleagues to apply early.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.