We want every student to feel confident about their future. Our careers programme helps students understand their strengths, discover opportunities and make informed decisions about their next steps.
Careers education is built into everyday school life. Students experience it through lessons, tutor time, careers guidance interviews, employer and alumni visits, and enrichment activities across the year.
Students will:
Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)
Students begin to explore careers and understand how school subjects link to real jobs. They also receive support when choosing GCSE options.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11)
Students prepare for post-16 options through careers events, employer talks and individual guidance, helping them decide between Sixth Form, college or apprenticeships.
Sixth Form
Students receive personalised support including careers interviews, UCAS and apprenticeship applications, CV writing, mock interviews and employer encounters and gain inspiration from Bosco Discovery Talks.
Employer and Alumni Encounters
Students meet employers and former SJBC students who share their education and career journeys. These experiences help students understand real career pathways and raise aspirations.
Students develop important life skills such as communication, teamwork and professional behaviour. They are also taught how to use online information including Artificial Intelligence responsibly when researching careers and completing applications.
Students and parents can request an appointment with the Careers Advisor for impartial advice and guidance.
Our careers programme follows national guidance and the Gatsby Benchmarks and is reviewed regularly to ensure students receive accurate, impartial and up-to-date advice.
