Careers

Information & advice for Thamesmead students and parents

A person’s career is their journey through education and work. At Thamesmead we aspire to equip all of our students with the skills and qualifications needed to reach their full potential, and enable them to achieve a fulfilling and happy career.

In this section of the website you will find information about:

• where to seek careers information
• post-16 options
• college courses and apprenticeships
• events including college open days/evenings
• in-school events and opportunities
• how to apply and write personal statements
• information for students, parents and employers
• links to additional information

For further information relation to all aspects of careers guidance and post-16 opportunities please see the links below.

Applications & Personal Statements
Apprenticeship Vacancies / Work Experience information
Careers Events & Calendar
Careers Programme & Provision
Employers
Events at Thamesmead
Parents
Post-16 options
‘Start’ online
Tools
Year 9 Options

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Thamesmead School Careers Charter

At Thamesmead School, we use Compass+ to evaluate and enhance our careers provision by measuring our activities against the eight Gatsby Benchmarks of best practice. This tool, developed by The Careers & Enterprise Company, allows us to benchmark, manage, track, and report on our careers programme, ensuring we provide high-quality guidance and support to our students.

We will

• Help you to learn about: different careers, post-16 routes, college and apprenticeship options, how to apply, entry requirements.
• Provide you with a range of learning opportunities including trips and events, and visits to workplaces.
• Teach you about careers through activities in Citizenship/PSHE lessons and tutor time.
• Provide you with independent careers advice from a careers advisor.

Thamesmead Careers Team

The governing body has a statutory responsibility to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the school and its curriculum in order to promote high standards of educational attainment (DfE, 2014a). Effective careers guidance contributes to raising aspirations, improving motivation and overcoming barriers to success.