Careers

Our Careers VISION

Rise Up to QUEST

At St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, our careers provision is rooted in our Catholic mission to support every young person to become who God intended them to be. Through our QUEST ethos, we encourage all students to rise up to their personal journey of exploration, growth and ambition, so that they leave us as resilient, confident and well-rounded individuals, ready to make a positive contribution to society.

We are committed to ensuring that every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills and guidance needed to make informed choices about their future. Driven by clear goals and high aspirations, our students are supported to follow progression routes that reflect their talents, interests and potential.

Our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme is carefully planned and delivered from Year 7 through to Year 13. It develops aspirations from the earliest stages, supports option choices at Key Stages 4 and 5, and prepares students for Post-16 and Post-18 pathways. Alongside this, students engage in a wide range of work-related learning opportunities both within and beyond the academy.

Through our careers programme, students are supported to:

Develop self-awareness, understanding their strengths, interests and the influences on them
Raise achievement through motivation, ambition and goal-setting
Explore careers through learning, employer encounters and real-world experiences
Make informed decisions and confidently adapt plans to manage change and transition
Build enterprise, leadership and employability skills that prepare them for life beyond school

With the support of our Enterprise Adviser, independent careers professionals, universities, further education colleges, training providers and employers, students benefit from a rich programme of experiences, guidance and encounters. These include work experience in Years 10 and 12, visits to universities and colleges, taster sessions and ‘Meet the Employer’ events. Every student at St Benet Biscop will engage with at least one external visitor each year, ensuring they understand the world of work and the wide range of opportunities available to them.

Through our QUEST-driven careers programme, we empower every young person to explore their vocation, pursue their ambitions and shape a future filled with purpose, opportunity and success.

CAREERS CONTACT

Our Careers department can be easily contacted by students, parents/carers and employers.

If you require our careers information in any other format please contact admin@stbb.org.uk

Telephone: 01670 822795

Careers Leader Lesley Poulter Assistant Headteacher

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Provider Access Statement