Careers

Here at Kimberley School we aim to empower our students to develop a range of qualities and skills, which will enable them to make the transition from school into the next phase of their lives. Our students, from year 7 through to sixth form, are given regular opportunities to consider their future aspirations and seek advice and guidance on the goals they aim to achieve. We recognise that guidance should be provided so that is in the best interests of the young person, is presented in an impartial manner and that good careers guidance is distinctive to the needs of individual pupils.

The Kimberley School Careers Programme

Our careers programme offers a staged journey of careers information and advice which broadens our students’ aspirations, equips them with up-to-date knowledge and builds self-awareness to navigate future career decisions.

It is delivered through:

Curriculum time (part of weekly Personal Development lessons)
Tutor time provision and assemblies
Our regular annual events (e.g. our whole school Careers Fair, participation in national annual careers events, networking days and more)

- SENCO

In each school year, students will cover topics which prepare them for the choices and skills required as they navigate their journey through education and careers. The topics can be seen in the graphic below.

Additionally, students in year 11 are provided with one to one careers guidance with an impartial careers guidance specialist who is a member of the Careers Development Institute. This service is provided by Ideas 4 Careers. For further information, please visit their website here: www.ideas4careers.co.uk

If you have any further questions or queries, please contact our Subject Performance Leader for Personal Development Rosanna Wilson at k.careers@kimberleyschool.co.uk or view the Kimberley Careers Hub.

www.theuniguide.co.uk

Independent university comparison website. Contains lots of guides on choosing subjects, higher education and careers. Also includes an A-Level explorer - see what kind of degree your A-Levels can link with.

www.russellgroup.ac.uk

Information on the Russell group universities.

Download the ‘Informed Choices Guide’ for information on:

– Choosing A Level options

– Subject requirements for degrees

– What facilitating subjects are and why they are important.

www.ucas.com

Search and apply for higher education courses and apprenticeships. You will also find many guides and videos on researching options and making applications.

www.gameplan.ac.uk/

Interactive game that helps students and parents learn more about university life, finance and career options.

www.whatcareerlive.co.uk/

The essential event for school leavers is going virtual. Speak to top universities, get expert advice and benefit from one-to-one support to help you kick-start your future.

Guidance Links

We want all of our students to understand their options for career pathways, qualifications and their aspirations beyond Kimberley School. We would encourage all students, parents and carers to spend time outside of the school building browsing career options and further education choices, not just rely on careers guidance in lessons This is because it is such an important decision and pupils need as much support and guidance from everyone around them as possible.

If you require any assistance with planning for the future our Personal Development Subject Leader Mrs R Wilson will be willing to help and can be contacted at k.careers@kimberleyschool.co.uk

www.startprofile.com

Build up your own personal profile of your interests, skills, and preferences. It then makes suggestions of careers and jobs that you might like to find out more about based on your skills and qualities.

www.icould.com

This website has lots of video clips about different career choices. Take the BUZZ QUIZ to highlight your skills and qualities and suggested jobs to explore!

www.unifrog.org/about

A one-stop-shop where students can explore their interests, then find their best next step after school. Students are signed up via email to their school email account. Please speak to Miss Cooper or your tutor for help signing in.

www.kimberleyschool.co.uk/sixthform

The Kimberley School Sixth Form is a great place to learn. Students develop independence in a nurturing environment. We pride ourselves on the individual attention and close relationships students have with tutors and teachers. Our class sizes are deliberately kept small to allow for each student to receive the individual attention they need.

www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk

SEN Advice & Information

This page enables parents and students to look at further education options that cater for specific needs.

www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/

Apprenticeships, jobs, reviews & careers advice for school & college leavers. Also holds virtual apprenticeship fairs.

www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk/

Find out about all you need to know about apprenticeships. You can also search for employers that offer apprenticeships

www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

Government website for apprenticeship guidance and vacancies.

www.notgoingtouni.co.uk /

Information on all of the options available to students who do are not interested in going to university.

amazingapprenticeships.com/

All things apprenticeship related, including videos from current apprentices.

www.whatcareerlive.co.uk/

Attend a virtual Careers fair advertised as ‘The essential event for school leavers’ is going virtual. Speak to top universities and companies in real-time, get expert advice and benefit from one-to-one support to help you kick-start your future. Register for free tickets at:

www.springpod.co.uk

Springpod is a free careers network for young people looking to discover their future career where you can also apply for virtual work experience opportunities in many career sectors.

https://wearencs.com/

Voluntary government programme for 15-17 year-olds that combines outdoor activities and adventure with volunteering on community projects.

https://vinspired.com /

Volunteering charity that helps connect young people aged 14-25 with volunteering opportunities in their area.

Understanding labour market information (LMI) is becoming increasingly important as the world of work changes. If you have asked any of the questions below you have been asking about LMI!

Understanding LMI can help inform and future proof your career choices, as well as support your career planning.

Search for vacancies and find local salary information:

www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/salaries

Explore specific job sectors here, including salaries, what qualifications you need, what people in the job actually do (and more!).

www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors

Search for jobs here to hear from employees. There are also handy graphs to show you how many jobs there will be in the future.

icould.com

Career Coach is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training:

nottinghamcollege.emsicc.com/

External Providers - Careers and Personal Development

If you are part of an organisation and would like to get involved to support us with sessions or activities, we would love to hear from you.

External Providers: Contact Form

Please fill out some details in this form and we will come back to you with further information.

You may be interested in taking part in one of our regular events. We run the following events throughout the year. Please let us know in the form if you would like to be involved in these:

Year 11 networking and mock interview day
Whole School Careers Fair
Personal Development Drop Down Day