Employability Hub

Stockport Academy encourages all students to assess and develop their independence in evaluating potential careers.  We run a range of off-timetable days where we encourage employers to come in and speak to students about the opportunities within their work sector.  If you would like to contribute to our programme of preparation for working life please contact Jasspinder Thandi, our Careers Lead

In Year 7 Students begin to consider their career choices. They will focus on what their aspirations are, and skills needed for work in their PSHE lessons. They also take part in careers assemblies focusing on jobs in the local area and what the school can offer to help them become more employable.

In Year 8 students develop their understanding of career choices by covering several topics as part of their PSHE lessons including job sectors, skills needed for these jobs and salaries. They also take part in careers assemblies focusing on jobs in the local area and what the school can offer to help them become more employable.

In Year 9 students embed there knowledge by getting the opportunity to attend a wide variety of trips including Manchester Metropolitan University, careers fair, Pathways evening and much more. Students begin their pathways process with subject specific assemblies.   

In Year 10, the focus is on developing skills for particular careers, asking students to look at their skills, as well as thinking about options for continued education. Key activities include college taster days, work experience, university trips, post-16 discussions with a careers advisor and careers fair.   

In Year 11, students consider a range of options, with a view to choosing the best one for them, whether that is continuing their education at a local college or applying for apprenticeships/Traineeships. All students get a 1-1 careers interview with a careers advisor, a practice job interview, assemblies from local colleges and take part in our CEIAG day with a range of workshops including personal statement writing and attend our careers fair.

We measure careers through our Aspire Surveys and review the Gatsby Benchmark progress using the Compass audit which is undertaken on a termly with our enterprise co-ordinator (via GMCA), to ensure the findings are evidenced and reliable.

How can you support your child’s career choices?

At Stockport Academy, we understand that the journey from starting in Year 7 to finishing school post 16, can be confusing, for both you and your child.  There are option decisions to make, in year 9, and post 16 choices including apprenticeships, and further education. More information can be found in the infographic pack here.

There are many websites out there with advice, guidance and information on careers and further education.

Should you wish to do further research, please click on the logos below for more information:

Click here for support and advice on life after GCSEs from 'Family Lives'.