Careers

St Joseph’s RC High School is committed to ensuring that our CIAG programmes are designed to develop pupils’ skills, confidence, knowledge and understanding, in order for them to make realistic, well-informed career choices for their future. We achieve this through:

A designated registered(CDI) Careers Leader(Mrs D Hancock)
SLT link for CIAG (Mr M Singleton).
Careers Adviser who is dedicated to providing impartial careers information, advice, and guidance to students on all the options available to them.
Reporting to SLT and Governors.
A dedicated online platform providing a broad range of up-to-date information and online resources on key post-16 opportunities.
Attendance and active engagement at the Bolton CIAG Hub.
Establishing and developing links with FE Colleges, apprenticeship providers, University Technical Colleges, and universities.
Establishing and developing links with employers.
Building a network of alumni
Evaluation through accreditation by the Quality in Careers Standard Award.
Tracking and evaluation of retention and destination data

The eight Gatsby Benchmarks are a key element of the strategy St Josephs are actively working towards alongside the Careers and Enterprise Company to ensure the benchmarks are in place. They are as follows:

1. A Stable Careers Programme
2. Learning from Career and Labour Market Information
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experiences of workplaces
7. Encounters with Further and Higher Education
8. Personal Guidance

Careers Lead Contact

The Careers Lead at St Joseph’s RC High School is Donna Hancock.

A provider wishing to request access should contact Donna Hancock
Telephone: 01204 697456; Email: dhancock510@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk

A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme(which can be found under CIAG policy) offer providers an opportunity to come into school to speak to pupils and/or their parents/carers.

In addition to the careers programme the following support is also available

Careers Guidance Interview

Careers guidance interviews offer support and advice about post 16 options they can also help pupils to recognise their skills qualities and interests so that they can make well informed and realistic decisions about their future career. During the interview a Careers Action Plan is completed which contains information from the discussion and any action points that might need to be completed.

Parents are also welcome to attend the appointment should they wish to.

Lunch Time drop-in

Pupils can call into the careers office during break, lunchtime, or after school, for information, advice and guidance.

Parent/School Partnership

News, information, and opportunities shared through the school website and Facebook page.

Options and Careers Evenings provide opportunities to share information and engage in dialogue with parents /carers.

Leader of Careers, Head of Year and SLT presence at parents./careers evenings

Parents/carers career evening information pack with feedback form at the back

Parents/carers are welcome to attend a 1-2-1 careers interview with son/daughter

Parents/carers input into work experience placements, through evaluations and discussions.

Txt messages home informing parents/carers, of careers events

Mock Interview evening, preparation material for parents/carers preparing their child for their first interview

Work experience parent/carers information pack

CIAG Policy

The school policy for CIAG can also be viewed in the policies section of the school website.

Policy Statement Provider Access

CEIAG PolicySt JosephCEIAG Policy 2021-2023

CE/IAG

Inspiring IAG Gold award

Code of Practice School and College

Student Destination

All pupils are invited to attend college transition days. These days are organised through our local colleges in the summer term of Year 10. Pupils will ‘sample’ different subject areas and learn about the different courses and facilities the colleges have to offer. These invaluable days help pupils to explore their options and prompt the start of the decision making process about which subjects they may wish to pursue post 16.

Having a clear understanding of their predicted grades at this time enables them to explore the entry requirements for the different courses and make sure they understand in advance, the expectations of them by the end of Year 11.

Thinking about your future and the career path you are going to choose is one of the most important decisions you will probably ever make. You spend the majority of your life in your place of work, so choosing the right qualifications and training is vital. In order to assist you to start to make those decisions, you can see

Mrs Hancock Registered Careers Lead

dhancock510@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk

01204 697456 ex 107

Mrs Hancock is based in the English block on the ground floor (just off the school hall).

To arrange an appointment for career guidance, speak to your head of year, form a tutor, or alternatively ask Mrs Hancock to arrange one for you.
Career Plans and Ideas; options choices; apprenticeships and training
Support pupils in choosing educational pathways that suit their interests and abilities
Help pupils follow appropriate career paths
To promote high aspirations and expectations in all our pupils, encourage participation in continued learning, higher education and apprenticeships;

Teachers

Subject links

HISTORY

History is vital for today and tomorrow _ THE Opinion

What to do with a degree in history _ Money _ The Guardian

GEOGRAPHY

What can I do with a Geography degree_

Department of Geography _ Career Outcomes for Our Graduates – Durham University

SCIENCE

Job options for science graduates _ TARGETjobs

STEM careers toolkit_ secondary STEM careers toolkit _ STEM

STEM

STEM Crew _ Meet the team

Videos

See Where They Can Take You _ STEM

MFL

What to do with a degree in modern languages _ Money _ The Guardian

Language graduates_ what jobs are they doing now_ _ Education _ The Guardian

ART

Work Life_ Meekyoung Shin, Artist _ Stylist

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs for Arts Majors – Best Colleges Online

TEXTILES

Danielle – Quality Technician – Future Morph

Theology and Religious Studies skills that employers value – Careers Service _ Cambridge University

ENGLISH

English tripos and your career – Careers Service _ Cambridge University

Career opportunities for English graduates – University of Warwick

Why studying English is great for your career _ The University of Sunderland

MUSIC

Music graduates are more employable than you might think _ Education _ The Guardian

Employers

St Joseph’s actively encourages employers to get involved with our Careers Programme. If you would like to find out more information on how you can get involved with the school, please contact Donna Hancock Careers Leader at dhancock510@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk

Year 11 Mock Interviews

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Mock Interviews will take place in February 2021. This will be done either in person or through virtual participation.

Careers Evening Year 10 /Year 11

Careers Evening in January cancelled (due to Covid restrictions).

Details to follow

CAREERS SUPPORT: ALL YEARS

Mrs Hancock is available in the Careers Office (ground floor, English block)for all students to access support & guidance.

Please note: Lesson times are only for pre-booked interviews/appointments.

Please feel free to call in at the times shown below.

Opening times: Monday- Friday

Before School: 8.00 – 8.30am

Break: 10.45 – 11am

Lunch: 1.30 – 1.45pm

After school: 2.45 – 4pm

Careers 1:1 Interviews (sign up in careers and we will book a suitable time)
General information and advice about any Careers you would like to explore.
Options available to you Post 16
Support or guidance with searching for courses, apprenticeships and training providers
Help with UCAS applications process/ profile
Help or guidance on CV writing

Careers Resources

Please see below a list of career resource links to a range of excellent career websites and resources which you can access.

xello (CASCAID) an online careers platform

Please see Mrs Hancock in careers(ground floor English block) for user password

Please view the information video to guide you through Xello

Please feel free to contact Mrs Hancock, Careers Lead if you require any

Information, advice or guidance.
Queries about up and coming career events
Your son/daughters career aspirations
Post 16 progression
Provide feedback on any careers event

SO MANY RESOURCES TO HELP YOU DISCOVER YOUR CAREER GOALS.

Career Choices

Researching a career: Search – FutureLearn careers

Local Government Jobs: http://www.lgcnet.com/

Academic Careers Vacancies: http://www.academiccareers.com/

Appointments for Teachers: http://www.eteach.com/

Appointments for Teachers: http://www.tes.co.uk/

Healthcare Jobs: www.nhscareers.nhs.uk

British Veterinary Association: http://www.bva.co.uk/

R.S.P.C.A.: http://www.rspca.org.uk/

Institute of Plumbing: http://www.ciphe.org.uk/

Industry Training Board: http://www.ecitb.org.uk/

Institute of Civil Engineers: http://www.ice.org.uk/homepage/index.asp

Construction and Engineering

Construction Is A Career Like No Other | Go Construct

CITB Apprenticeships – CITB

STEM Ambassadors | STEM

Engineering Futures | Courses

Free Skills, Job and Career Growth Learning – SkillsBuild Program – IBM.org

APPRENTICESHIP ALERTS

Apprenticeships, School Leaver Jobs & Reviews _ RateMyApprenticeship

All the information is available through the BAE Website

Jobs and Apprenticeships

www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk

www.gov.uk:apply-apprenticeship

Apprenticeships Archives _ Babington

www.alliancelearning.com

Hire An Apprentice – Apprenticeships can help your business grow, offering tailored and cost-effective training for new and current staff

Further Education (FE) Courses at College or 6th form;

Higher Education (HE) Courses at University;

Careers & Personal Development Portal – University

Volunteering opportunities;

Information, Advice, and Guidance on all 14-19 Learning Options.

Please click here to visit the My Course My Future in Bolton website, a really useful website that contains lots of information and guidance about your future after St Joseph’s.

Please click on the links below

FIND YOUR DREAM CAREER

home – icould

http://https://careerboss.co.uk/

Money Matters

Nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Careerometer _ Ideas 4 Careers

www.careersbox.co.uk

Apprenticeship Vacancies – Damar Training

www.careerpoint-gm.co.uk

www.healthcareers.nhs.uk

www.barclayslifeskills.com

CareerMap.co.uk

LMI For All

Kudos

AFC Harrogate – British Army

Hospitality Guild – Hospitality Jobs, Careers and Training-Information and career tools aimed at raising awareness about careers in the hospitality sector.

Success at School_ Careers advice for schools and students -Career advice for schools and students aged 13-19

Home – Future Morph-All about Sceince and Maths

Stem Careers – Information on Science and Engineering Careers

STEM Ambassadors _ STEM

School Leaver Jobs _ AllAboutSchoolLeavers

Local University Websites:

Home

Home – GM Higher

Universities and Colleges Admissions Service: http://www.ucas.co.uk/

University of Central Lancashire: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/

Lancaster University: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/

University of Liverpool: http://www.liv.ac.uk/

Liverpool John Moores University: http://www.livjm.ac.uk/

Liverpool Hope College: http://www.hope.ac.uk/

Edge Hill College: http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/

The Liverpool Institute for performing arts: http://www.lipa.ac.uk

The University of Manchester: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/

The Manchester Metropolitan University: http://www.mmu.ac.uk

The Russell Group’s 24 members are world-class, research-intensive universities. They are unique institutions, each with their own history and ethos, but they share some distinguishing characteristics.

Russell Group _ Our universities

https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/

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Parents & Pupils

Unifrog -The Complete Destinations Platform for Careers Information, Advice and Guidance

JOB OF THE WEEK – My Path

Careers Guidance Interview

Lunch Time drop-in

Parent/School Partnership

CIAG Policy

Student Destination

dhancock510@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk

Teachers

Employers

Year 11 Mock Interviews

Careers Evening Year 10 /Year 11

Careers Evening in January cancelled (due to Covid restrictions).

Details to follow

Careers Resources

xello (CASCAID) an online careers platform

SO MANY RESOURCES TO HELP YOU DISCOVER YOUR CAREER GOALS.

Career Choices

Researching a career: Search – FutureLearn careers

Construction and Engineering

APPRENTICESHIP ALERTS

Please click on the links below

FIND YOUR DREAM CAREER

Money Matters

Local University Websites:

St Joseph's R.C. High School& Sports College

St Josephs

News

Parents & Pupils

Careers

Unifrog -The Complete Destinations Platform for Careers Information, Advice and Guidance

JOB OF THE WEEK – My Path

Careers Guidance Interview

Lunch Time drop-in

Parent/School Partnership

CIAG Policy

Student Destination

dhancock510@st-josephs.bolton.sch.uk

Teachers

Employers

Year 11 Mock Interviews

Careers Evening Year 10 /Year 11

Careers Evening in January cancelled (due to Covid restrictions).

Details to follow

Careers Resources

xello (CASCAID) an online careers platform

SO MANY RESOURCES TO HELP YOU DISCOVER YOUR CAREER GOALS.

Career Choices

Researching a career: Search – FutureLearn careers

Construction and Engineering

APPRENTICESHIP ALERTS

Please click on the links below

FIND YOUR DREAM CAREER

Money Matters

Local University Websites:

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