Careers

Careers Leader: Mr A Challenger

Phone: 01522 871400

Careers Education at SSPP

Careers education, information, advice and guidance is an essential part of the support we offer to students at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy. Effective careers support is necessary to help students progress successfully beyond secondary school. As options for young people become more varied and complex, it is vital that we support them to develop the knowledge and skills they need to make informed choices for their future. As a result, our careers programme is embedded into our Personal Development curriculum under the Catholic banner of ‘My World; created to live in communities’.

Click here to read about the Careers programme for each year group at St Peter and St Paul Academy.

Useful Career Links

Want to explore different Career Zones?

This link has information on everything from Accountancy to Transport and Logistics…

Think that an apprenticeship might be the right choice for you?

Click the link to search for apprenticeship opportunities all over the UK…

Is your chosen career in demand in Lincolnshire?

Click the link to see the Labour Market Information for our county…

Use this link to search for jobs all over the UK.

Remember to be specific in your search…if you’re looking for an apprenticeship at a nursery search for ‘nursery apprentice’

You cannot escape the fact that how much you will earn should be a factor in your choice of career.

Use this link to find the average salary for your chosen path…

This quiz is designed to help students aged 12-18 discover an industry that aligns with their aspirations. Through a series of questions, we’ll assess your skills and interests and analyse how these align with different career sectors. You will then receive an email detailing your results and which career we believe you should consider. Plus, you will receive a personalised report identifying your strengths and what you can be doing now to help with your future career.

Ready to embark on your career exploration journey? Start the quiz now!

If going to university is part of your plan use this link to search for one that fits your requirements.

We recommend looking at the Subject League Tables to see which universities specialise in your chosen subject…

How impact is measured

Throughout this process we are guided by the Gatsby Benchmarks which are regarded as the ‘gold standard’ for Careers provision:

Our key partners in Careers Education are:

Your trusted national careers organisation designed for students aged 13-19. Our main aim is to empower and guide young individuals in making well-informed decisions about their future pathways. With a presence in over 80% of schools and colleges across the UK, we have become the leading platform for career exploration and planning.

Helps to prepare our students for the future by building 8 key employability skills.

These are the skills that young people need to succeed in education and beyond into employment.

A website dedicated to sharing information about the amazing range of businesses, jobs and skills needed across Lincolnshire.

Resources

This information will be reviewed annually.

Colleges

Lincoln College – FE college – www.lincolncollege.ac.uk

Access to Music – Creative college – www.accesscreative.ac.uk/locations/lincoln/Lincoln

Bishop Burton College – Land Based college – www.bishopburton.ac.uk

Apprenticeships

National Apprenticeships – Search vacancies in your area – www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Vacancies – Register to find apprenticeship vacancies and find apprenticeship information – www.apprenticeships.gov.uk

Engineering Construction – Information on many jobs, careers and apprenticeships – www.ecitb.org.uk

Hospitality Industry Training – Hospitality apprenticeships – www.hittraining.co.uk

Careers Information

NCS – National Citizen Service for student in Yr11 to upskill before college – www.ncsyes.co.uk

National Careers Service – Information and job profiles in different sectors. Self-assessment tools – www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

NHS Careers Website – Useful information on roles within the NHS – www.healthcareers.nhs.uk

CITB Website – Information on careers in Construction and related industries – www.citb.co.uk

UCAS – Information on University courses across the UK – www.ucas.com

Get into Teaching – Information and support on routes into teaching – www.getintoteaching.education.gov.uk

Careers information and resources – www.milkround.com/school-leaversMilkround

Careers video resources and Buzz Quiz – www.icould.com

Careers Box – The National Online careers film and video library – www.careersbox.co.uk

Bright Knowledge – One stop shop for careers from school, college or university – www.brightknowledge.org.uk

Average salaries – Average salaries of jobs and numbers employed in jobs – www.reed.co.uk/average-salary