Careers Assistant

Reports to:      Programme/Support Manager in allocated area

Salary:             SC6 – Point £29,563 per annumn

Hours:            36 hours per week, term time only plus one week (part time working option will be considered) 

Start date: As soon as possible

Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full-time 16–19-year-old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning and caring members of society. We are an ambitious, diverse and inclusive College and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff and the contribution that we make to our community. 

At the heart of our culture and ethos is our commitment to being a responsive, innovative and forward-thinking College and a thriving learning community. In order to realize this commitment in our day-to-day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces high expectations and inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equity, diversity and belonging in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all and advances our ambition to be an anti-racist organization. 

We are currently seeking an exceptional Careers Assistant provide comprehensive administrative support to the Careers, Employability and Progression area. In this role you will contribute to the planning, development and delivery of the careers programme as well as supporting and coordinating the implementation and delivery of the Industry Placement capacity plan in line with current funding. This will include building close links with industry, commerce and business to provide students with appropriate Industry Placement opportunities, running employability sessions with students, and administering and promoting Industry Placement opportunities across the college. 

In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community. 

Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief, or disability.

For further information about the role and how to apply, please download the job description and person specification and follow the link below to our online application process via FE Jobs.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role. 

For any queries about the role, or any reasonable adjustments required to enable you to apply, please email jobs@leyton.ac.uk or call us on 020 8928 9000

Closing date for applications: Monday 26th January 2026

Interview date: Monday 2nd February 2026.

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safer recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.