Teacher Area
Our Commitment to Careers
- All teachers will link curriculum learning with careers
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subject teachers will highlight the relevance of STEM subjects for a wide range of future career paths
- By the age of 14, every student will have had the opportunity to learn how the different STEM subjects help people to gain entry to a wide range of careers
- All subject teachers will emphasise the importance of succeeding in English and Maths
Ideas to Engage Pupils
- Show a short video clip as a starter activity using the resources on careersbox / icould / firstcareers or BBC bitesize careers to show the relevance of lessons for possible future careers
- Discuss careers linked to specific parts of your curriculum - use this website to help you - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-careers
- Set a homework task to research different careers related to your subject
- Browse and use these careers lesson inserts
- Use this resource booklet for inspiring ideas
- Utilise STEM careers resources - https://www.stem.org.uk/resources
- Take into account growth industries in the Liverpool City Region - https://growthplatform.org/sectors/
- Take a look and implement Career Connect's National Careers Week lesson plans.
Useful Contacts, Websites & Resources
- Request support from your Careers Leader to bring in a guest speaker to talk to students about careers or to deliver part of a lesson
- Request employer support using the STEM Ambassador Programme or Inspiring the Future website
- Gatsby Benchmark 4 Toolkit
- Careers in the Curriculum ‘What works’ report
- Forum Talent Potential website - Case studies about employer-linked curriculum projects
- Utilise the Careers Directory for further links to a wide range of job profiles.