Higher Education & Careers Guidance Adviser (September 2026)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on careers education, information, advice and guidance at Fettes College from September 2026. The Higher Education and Careers Guidance Adviser is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning and coordination of guidance and support to students in relation to post-school pathways. They will ensure that every student is well-advised; all applications are accurate and timely; and higher education 'destination' outcomes are consistently strong. Main Responsibilities:

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role

Ideal Candidate:

The Ideal Candidate

Successful applicants for a post at Fettes will be expected to demonstrate the following qualities:

• A strong academic and professional background with relevant expertise and qualifications in their field. A Postgraduate Diploma in Career Guidance and Development or equivalent is essential.
• Ambition, diligence, and a clear commitment to ongoing professional development
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines
• Confidence in using technology to enhance efficiency, communication, and engagement
• Enthusiasm for contributing positively to the wider life of the school community

Package Description:

Benefits

This is a full time, term time position, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (8.30 am to 4.30 pm with a one-hour (unpaid) lunchbreak, and occasional weekend and evening working as required.

Salary: Will be in the region of £45,000 to £50,000 dependent on qualifications and experience

Staff Benefits: In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:

• Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving several routes across the city and to rail stations
• Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool
• Free lunch during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty
• Life insurance scheme
• Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2%. Fettes operates a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary
• Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our 4me benefits portal