Careers Information for Teachers

All teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. For example, STEM subject teachers should highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of future career paths.

 

Why is embedding careers in the curriculum so important?

  • Students feel more engaged in their learning when they perceive the relevance of what they are studying to their own and other people’s lives
  • Students become more aspirational, understanding that perceived barriers can be overcome and that there are numerous pathways to success
  • Subject teachers are highly influential – students are 18 times more likely to be motivated to learn if their teachers know their hopes and dreams
  • Staff highlighting the relevance of their subject to future careers and opportunities creates social capital for young people with more limited networks
  • “Improving career guidance in secondary schools and colleges can lead to better student outcomes, while also raising aspirations and increasing engagement with education”, ICEGS
  • Skills Builder – Better Prepared Report  ‘Strong essential skills such as speaking, listening and staying positive can positively influence young people's employment prospects.’   

Top Tips for embedding Careers in your subject:

  1. Highlight the employability skills that the students are using in your lesson, such as speaking, teamwork, creativity, leadership
  2. Include examples of potential future job roles as a starter or plenary
  3. Display a poster promoting the skills and careers your subject links to
  4. Share stories about your own career path
  5. Discover your students’ hopes for the future
  6. Invite in a guest to talk to your students about their career and how your subject inspired them

 

Learn more about Gatsby Benchmark 4- linking curriculum learning to careers and resources linked to your subject areas: https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/browse-category/gatsby-benchmarks/gatsby-benchmark-4

 

Careers Resources for KS3/KS4 Subjects:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzHRXU9p6bKJtiIAhnzL6hQ/videos

https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/my-learning-my-future

https://www.kickstartcareers.co.uk/schools

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/adviser-zone/resources-for-subject-teachers-gatsby-benchmark-4

 

Useful link to Hampshire Futures careers videos Career advice and guidance videos

https://www.skillsandparticipation.co.uk/course/view.php?id=570&section=9

 

Articles:

https://www.teachwire.net/news/careers-education-why-every-teacher-is-a-careers-teacher/

https://www.ucas.com/advisers/guides-teachers/develop-your-skills-adviser/teachers-how-link-your-subject-world-work

https://blog.pearsoninternationalschools.com/a-guide-to-preparing-students-for-the-world-of-work/

https://www.skillsbuilder.org/better-prepared

 

 

 

 

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