Careers Adviser

St John Rigby College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses at all levels in a highly supportive and caring environment to approximately 1400 full-time students aged 16-18. We welcome applications from people who are keen to work with us to deliver educational excellence at all levels.

The College was inspected in January 2024 and was judged to be “outstanding” in every category. Inspectors quote: “Students are highly motivated to achieve. They embody the culture of kindness, mutual respect and high expectations that permeates the College.

Careers Adviser

Hours per week: 36.25

Work Pattern: 08.30-16.30

Term time only plus 2 weeks

Grade/Salary : 15-18 of the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Scale (£32,199 to £35,395).

Actual pro rata salary £28,291.78 to £31,099.95

Start Date as soon as possible

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their goals and build successful futures?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Careers Advisor to join our Further Education college and support our students with their career aspirations, progression opportunities and next steps.

You’ll work closely with students to provide impartial careers guidance, helping them understand their options and make informed decisions about their future.

At SJR we value work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and will endeavour to support flexible working arrangements where possible, whilst ensuring the operational needs of the College are met. Term time hours will be considered.

We promote equality of opportunity and embrace diversity. The College is accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and is an accredited member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

For further details about the college please visit our website www.sjr.ac.uk or contact the HR Department on HR@sjr.ac.uk.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nuala Briscoe, Vice Principal at nuala.briscoe@sjr.ac.uk.

Applications should be made via Mynewterm: - St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College, Wigan, Lancashire | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches.

Please note that the college reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a suitable number of applications are received.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Interview date: Friday 6 November 2026