Careers
Careers Contact Information
Careers Lead: Mr R Harrington – rhn@priorycofe.com – 01306 887 337 ext 243
Careers Adviser: Nicola Haynes – careers@priorycofe.com – 01306 887 337 ext 241
Upcoming Careers Events
for Y11 students
15th February 2024
Apprenticeship Open Day
MITSkills (www.mitskills.com) is hosting an Apprenticeship Open Day on Thursday 15th February from 10am to 12 noon at their West Byfleet base. MITSkills has successfully placed thousands of apprentices with hundreds of different employers.
The day will be focussing on both Electrical and Motor Industry apprenticeships This is a great opportunity for students to find out about apprenticeships, , Study Programme, and T-Levels, explore our facilities and try some hands-on activities.
Interest in previous open days has proved to be very popular and has resulted in MITSkills delivering a Study Programme providing learners with the entry level skills for the electrical sector, coupled with work experience with local employers as a pre-apprenticeship programme.
The address is:
Unit 12-13 Camphill Industrial Estate, Camphill Road, West Byfleet KT14 6EW
(approximately 8 minutes’ walk from West Byfleet station).
Students who would like to attend please see Mr Harrington or Mr Harrison to obtain a QR code and flyer so that they can submit their details, with parental consent. Parents/Guardians can accompany their young person.
27th February 2024
East Surrey College Open Event
East Surrey College would like to invite you to explore their campuses, meet our dedicated team, and discover the wide range of courses on offer.
What to expect:
- Campus Tours: Take a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities and get a feel for the learning environment.
- Meet Our Team: Speak with our staff, who can provide insights into our courses and answer any questions.
- Meet the Principal: Attend the Principal’s welcome/information talk.
- Course Information: Learn about the diverse courses we offer and the career paths they can lead to.
- T Levels: find out about T Levels, what do the pathways look like for students taking on a T Level.
- Student Support: Discover the support services available to help students succeed academically and personally.
- EHCP: learn how we support young people who have an EHCP, a diagnosed/undiagnosed learning need or disability, a health or medical condition.
- Application Process: Receive guidance on the application process and any entry requirements.
For more details and to register for the events, please visit the college website.
Overview
The Priory School is committed to providing Careers Education, Advice and Guidance toall students and is working to achieve the Gatsby benchmarks for excellence. We will deliver CEAG through the curriculum and organised activities, such as individual student interviews, and giving students the opportunity to engage with employers.
Careers Guidance will focus on the specific needs of the individual student to promote self-awareness and personal development. It will aim to provide current and relevant information to enable each student to make informed decisions about their future.
In line with statutory guidance, all advice offered to students will be impartial and confidential.
Careers information by year group
Click on the links below to find out more careers related information for your year group
Student Entitlement
Students can expect to have:
- Access to information and time to research careers during school
- Meaningful encounters with employers and employees
- An individual careers interview to help with options and future plans (Year 11)
- Information on the job you want to do – qualifications, skills and progression routes
- A mock interview with an employer to help with job and further education applications
Aims of Careers and work related learning
The aim of Careers and work related learning at The Priory School is to guide students towards careers which are going to fulfil their aspirations, inspire them and equip them with the skills, qualifications and experience they need to achieve their goal. We will encourage and guide students to be ready for the world of work – whatever form that might take.
Many students will enter The Priory School without a definite idea of what career they want which is why we have developed a careers programme which takes students through structured PSHCE lessons and extra-curricular activities that will enable them to make positive choices when it comes to Year 9 options, post-16 and post-18 choices.
Nicola Haynes is a qualified careers adviser who is generally in school every Tuesday, based in the Careers Library, adjacent to the Learning Resource Centre. Students can call in and see her during lunchtime, alternatively contact her via email: careers@priorycofe.com
The A-level Explorer is ready to show where A-levels can take you. Enter the A-Levels you are considering and discover possible degree courses. In one easy step, you can discover possible degree subjects, courses and even graduate jobs.
The Apprenticeship Guide website gives online access to loads of useful information about apprenticeships, general careers advice, direct links to employers and training providers that offer apprenticeships, real life stories and much more.
The National Careers Service offers confidential and impartial Information, Advice and Guidance that is supported by qualified careers advisers. Young People aged 13 – 18 can use the website to post careers questions via email, use forums or be involved in webchat to answer careers queries. They are also able to call the National Careers Service Freephone number 0800 100 900 to speak with an adviser. The Service includes: Advice on choosing a Career; Job Hunting Advice; Careers Tools; Job Market Information; Real Life Stories; Types of Learning
UCAS – Universities and Colleges Application Service
opendays.com – the university and college open day directory
At Prospects AC UK, you will find information on higher education open events, options, finance, university life and degree apprenticeships.