Welcome to the Careers section of our website.
At Castle School, we believe that preparing pupils for adulthood begins from the moment they join us. Careers education is not just about choosing a job—it is about helping every pupil develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and independence they need to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives.
Our careers programme is carefully adapted to meet the needs of pupils across all of our pathways: Early Years, Pre-Formal, Engagement, Semi-Formal, Formal and Post 14. As pupils progress through school, they experience age-appropriate and meaningful opportunities that reflect their individual strengths, interests and future goals.
Through classroom learning, enrichment activities, employer encounters, community experiences, work-related learning and personalised guidance, we support pupils to develop key employability and life skills. We work closely with families, employers, further education providers and external agencies to ensure every young person is well prepared for their next stage, whether that is further education, supported internships, apprenticeships, employment, volunteering or increased independence within their community.
Our careers programme is underpinned by the Gatsby Benchmarks and Preparing for Adulthood outcomes, ensuring that all pupils receive high-quality, personalised careers education, information, advice and guidance throughout their time with us.
This section of our website provides information about our careers curriculum, pathway-specific careers learning, work-related opportunities, key events, destination information and resources for pupils, families and professionals. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil leaves our school with the confidence, skills and ambition to make a successful transition into adult life.
We are committed to providing a careers programme that inspires and supports every student as they prepare for their future. To ensure we continue to offer the best possible opportunities, we would be grateful if you could share your feedback by completing our short survey.
Your opinions will help us review and develop our careers programme, including activities, employer encounters, educational visits, and other learning experiences. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and all responses will be treated confidentially and used solely to improve our careers provision.
Thank you for taking the time to support us. If you have any questions or would like to discuss our careers programme further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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As part of Gatsby Benchmark 5: Encounters with Employers and Employees, we are committed to giving every student meaningful opportunities to engage with employers and gain valuable insights into the world of work.
We work closely with businesses and organisations to offer a range of experiences, including mock interviews, labour market information (LMI) sessions, workplace visits, careers talks, and work experience placements. These opportunities help students explore different career pathways, build confidence, and develop employability skills.
How can you support our careers programme?
There are many ways your organisation can get involved, including:
- Delivering careers talks about your business, sector, and career journey.
- Running interactive workshops for students interested in your industry.
- Hosting workplace visits to give students first-hand experience of your organisation.
- Offering work experience placements or supporting employability activities such as mock interviews.
How can your business benefit?
Working with our school can provide valuable benefits for your organisation by:
- Giving employees the opportunity to make a positive impact on young people’s futures.
- Supporting staff development through volunteering and mentoring opportunities.
- Raising awareness of your organisation and industry among the next generation.
- Helping to build a stronger, more diverse future talent pipeline.
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Thank you for supporting our careers programme. Your time, knowledge, and experience play an important role in helping students understand the opportunities available to them and prepare for their future careers.
To help us continue improving the quality of our employer engagement activities, we would appreciate it if you could complete a short feedback form. It only takes a few minutes, and your responses will help us develop future events and strengthen the experiences we offer to both students and our employer partners.
Thank you once again for your continued support and commitment to inspiring our students.
Employer Feedback Form – edit for Castle School
We are always looking for new businesses to engage with and we would love to work with you. We want to work with self-employed people, small businesses and large multinationals. If you would like to be part of our employer community, please contact our careers lead, Mary Douglas on 01670 844322 or email admin.cs@castle.ncea.org.uk
Labour Market Information (LMI) is collected from publicly available sources and provides valuable insights into employment trends, industries, and occupations. It helps people understand where job opportunities are expanding or declining, the types of careers available, and the qualifications or skills needed for different roles. Labour markets exist at local, regional, national, and international levels.
LMI can provide information on:
- The industries and employers operating in your local area
- The jobs and skills that employers are currently seeking
- Which sectors are recruiting and where opportunities are available
- Current skills shortages
- Typical salary and wage levels
- The education, qualifications, and training required for different careers
- Employment sectors expected to grow in the future
For more information about the North East labour market, visit: https://ambition.northeast-ca.gov.uk/labour-market-information