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:
- Highlight the employability skills that the students are using in your lesson, such as speaking, teamwork, creativity, leadership
- Include examples of potential future job roles as a starter or plenary
- Display a poster promoting the skills and careers your subject links to
- Share stories about your own career path
- Discover your students’ hopes for the future
- 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§ion=9
Articles:
https://www.teachwire.net/news/careers-education-why-every-teacher-is-a-careers-teacher/
https://blog.pearsoninternationalschools.com/a-guide-to-preparing-students-for-the-world-of-work/
https://www.skillsbuilder.org/better-prepared