Head of Futures

Are you a passionate careers professional with a vision for guiding young people towards meaningful futures? The RGS is seeking an innovative Head of Futures who will inspire, support, and strategically develop our students' career pathways and aspirations. Responsible for coordinating the work of our wider Careers Team, we are looking for an experienced professional who can: Create a comprehensive careers education and guidance program that empowers our students. Build strong links with universities, employers, and industry professionals. Provide personalised career counselling and support. Develop robust work experience and networking opportunities. Help students make informed decisions about their future education and career trajectories. Support and encourage development of entrepreneurial skills amongst the student body and part of the curricular or co-curricular function of the school. Hours : This is a full-time, term time only (+ 10 days) permanent role with the school. The additional 10 days will be partly worked during the summer holiday period to support the GCSE and A-Level results preparations and student queries, with the remaining days to be used for staff training days (of which there are 4 across the year). The normal working hours will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 4.30pm (7.5 hours per day) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Salary : The salary will be in the range of 48-52k gross per annum (FTE), approximately 39.5-42.7k pro rata for term time only. The actual salary will reflect the experience and skills offered by the successful applicant. Excellent benefits offered - please see job information for more details. Closing Date: 9.00am Monday 31st January 2025 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-interview referencing, internet searches and pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check. For full details please see

www.rgs.newcastle.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us A covering letter and completed RGS application form should be submitted to jobs@rgs.newcastle.sch.uk by 9.00am Friday 31st January 2025 Job Summary

Location: Royal Grammar School Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne Royal Grammar School Eskdale Terrace Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 4DX England

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