Information for employers
A key strength of our careers programme is the contribution from local employers and their employees. The meaningful encounters which our students have with employers, colleges, universities, training providers and workplaces bring our careers programme to life.
The Academy has many strong partnerships with a wide range of educational institutions, training providers and employers who contribute to our careers programme through:
- supporting students understanding of different careers and job roles
- helping students to understand labour market information
- raising aspirations and increasing motivation
- helping students identify educational and occupational goals
- demonstrating the relevance of the knowledge and skills learnt in subjects to future opportunities in learning and working
- demonstrating the links between living, learning and earning
- providing work enrichment opportunities including work experience, workplace visits, guest speakers, curriculum support.
If you feel that you can support our careers programme through any of the following or have any other ideas for how we could work together, we would love to hear from you.
- Careers insight talks
- Workplace visits for staff
- Workplace visits for students
- Supporting a curriculum area (staff CPD, student masterclasses, supporting a lesson)
- Work experience placements
- Mentoring a student
- Sponsoring an academic award
Please contact our Careers Advisor & Coordinator, Mrs Collins for more information. [email protected]
Please contact Mrs Lou McManus - Careers Lead ([email protected] 0191 5270757 ext 16130) or Mrs Julie-Ann Collins ([email protected] 0191 5270757 ext 16113) for more information.
Information for staff
Gatsby Benchmark 4 - All teachers should link their curriculum to careers.
The International Centre for Guidance Studies found that improving career guidance in secondary schools and colleges can lead to better student outcomes, while also raising aspirations and increasing engagement with education.
By being able to see the relevance of what they are studying in the classroom, students feel more engaged with their learning. Students are able to see the possibilities and progression routes linked to their subjects which can motivate and inspire students. Staff highlighting the relevance of their subject to future careers and opportunities creates social capital for young people with more limited networks.
The links below may provide some useful resources to link careers to your curriculum area.
Please contact Mrs Lou McManus - Careers Lead ([email protected] 0191 5270757 ext 16130) or Mrs Julie-Ann Collins ([email protected] 0191 5270757 ext 16113) for more information.
Useful Links
Gatsby Benchmark 4 | CEC Resource Directory (careersandenterprise.co.uk) - - The Careers and Enterprise Company website hosts a range of BM4 resources for a range of subjects.
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/adviser-zone/resources-for-subject-teachers-gatsby-benchmark-4 - Resources for teachers
https://www.careersbox.co.uk/ - Careers videos
https://www.thewowshow.org/teachers/ - - Videos and lesson plans (includes pharmacy, health, construction)
https://www.speakersforschools.org/inspirational-talks-library/ - Virtual talks including a library of past talks
https://www.inspiringthefuture.org/ - Connect with volunteers (guest speakers, workplace visits)
https://icould.com/ - careers videos
http://www.forum-talent-potential.org/good-practice/ - examples of BM4 projects
Subject Specific
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD0wMVL4LdtMolkBm4M0NZF5FJlZNrog3 – English, what’s the point?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_FXOq3cH1A&list=PLD0wMVL4LdtPj0O9otWaiC5YzDzBeap4f – Health & Social Care, what’s the point?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHKXvmYAYHM&list=PLD0wMVL4LdtOwnIds335SyJQjoSrNKdol – Science, what’s the point?
https://chem.web.ox.ac.uk/our-programmes#/ University of Oxford Department of Science Outreach.
https://edu.rsc.org/future-in-chemistry - Careers in Science
https://www.stem.org.uk/resources?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0PqIk9ua9AIVc4BQBh32NADPEAAYASACEgJjQ_D_BwE – Stem Learning
https://www.mcdonalds.com/gb/en-gb/teachers/from-the-farm.html McDonalds - Food Technology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKFL6wLfnJs&list=PLD0wMVL4LdtOGIm5dKyXvtMLw8Y2xG4cR – Music, What’s the point?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY8rRWvmt5c&list=PLVEWa7uIDT74PFbMQUeB_rwe27H4CQeob – Maths, why bother?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfQqWwRIVUI – Drama, Why bother?
A comprehensive list of websites and resources for each subject area can be found on OneDrive – Careers in the Curriculum: Careers in the Curriculum