Careers

Careers Curriculum Intent

In line with our whole school intent, we ensure that our students leave us with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to successfully enter the world of work. We have a relentless focus on ambitious aspirations for all, ensuring our students are given opportunities and experiences that open their eyes to potential new pathways, partnered with the knowledge and skills required to flourish in this environment. Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG) programmes make a significant contribution to meeting these aims.

The CEIAG programme at Maritime Academy runs through all year groups from Year 7 to Year 11, supporting students in making informed choices about their future. Enhanced CEIAG takes place at key transition points in Years 9 and 11. We support students in Year 9 as their make their option choices for KS4. In Year 11 we ensure students have an appropriate destination in place for their post-16 education.

The Gatsby Career benchmarks: a world-class standard for schools and colleagues

  1. A stable careers programme. Every school and college should have an embedded programme of career education and guidance that is known and understood by students, parents, teachers, governors and employers.
  2. Learning from career and labour market information. Every student, and their parents, should have access to good quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. They will need the support of an informed adviser to make best use of available information.
  3. Addressing the needs of each student. Students have different career guidance needs at different stages. Opportunities for advice and support need to be tailored to the needs of each student. A school’s careers programme should embed equality and diversity considerations throughout.
  4. Linking curriculum learning to careers. All teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of future career paths.
  5. Encounters with employers and employees. Every student should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes.
  6. Experiences of workplaces. Every student should have first-hand experiences of the workplace through work visits, work shadowing and/or work experience to help their exploration of career opportunities, and expand their networks.
  7. Encounters with further and higher education. All students should understand the full range of learning opportunities that are available to them. This includes both academic and vocational routes and learning in schools, colleges, universities and in the workplace.
  8. Personal guidance. Every student should have opportunities for guidance interviews with a career adviser, who could be internal (a member of school staff) or external, provided they are trained to an appropriate level. These should be available whenever significant study or career choices are being made.


Post 16 Options

We hope that the vast majority of our students will continue their Voyage with us at Maritime and apply to continue their studies in our sixth form. However, there are many options available for our student when they have the choice of leaving Year 11.

Students are able to stay in full-time education in sixth form or college. Or start a training course, apprenticeship or internship. 

Maritime values in Careers

Strength

In Careers we show strength through raising aspirations, challenging stereotypes and encouraging students to consider a wide range of careers. Through careers education and guidance, it is hoped that students will be encouraged to make the most of their talents and to go on to jobs or courses which suit their needs and abilities.

Pride

In Careers we show pride through developing independent research skills so that students can make good use of information and guidance. Our students develop the skills they need to review achievements, plan future actions, make decisions, present themselves well and cope with change and transition.

Unity

In Careers we show unity through understanding and learning about the positive contribution our students can make to society both in their studies and in the world of work. Our students will learn about the changing Labour Market Information (LMI) and make informed choices about the community and wider word within which they live.

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Tools to explore your future career

Careerpilot : Plan your future work & study

Get personalised careers advice and information

Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service

 

Careers education and pathways

Start – Careers Information (startprofile.com)

 

 

Fuel your professional progression with tailor learning o help you take each step

FutureLearn: Online Courses and Degrees from Top Universities

Career inspiration and support for all ages

futuregoals.co.uk

Parental support for Careers

Parental Guidance from The Careers Writers Association - Home

 

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