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At the Robert Napier School you will follow a stable careers programme that offers personalised and impartial support. By way of the tutor time programme, assemblies, workshops, presentations, guest speakers, challenges & competitions, enterprising initiatives, work place visits, work experience and careers fairs, you will develop knowledge and understanding of opportunities available post 16 and 18. In addition to this, you will also be able to access Labour Market Information so that you can make informed decisions about what careers are available to you across our community.

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At the Robert Napier School, we pride ourselves on linking careers provision to each of our subjects. Please see below how careers is promoted across different subjects.

Maths

Some maths questions directly involve a problem facing someone such as a builder or engineer.

Members of staff discuss how the current topic can be used in a future career.

A good maths GCSE grade gives students more options in their future employment - students are often reminded of this in lessons.

English Literature

Students explore the human condition with a close examination of plot, characterisation and themes.

Through the analysis of these key areas, deeper level thinking and interpretation skills are developed. In addition to this, making links between texts and cultural contexts, allow students to develop broader ideas about the world they live in and the changes which have occurred over time.

The study of English Literature provides the foundation for a career in: Journalism, Law, Teaching and Public Relations.

English Language

In English Language, students examine reading materials both fiction and non-fiction, developing an understanding of writer’s craft, the power of language and how to express their own ideas.

Through the examination of how writers convey meaning, students can develop their own writing style to communicate viewpoints.

The study of English Language provides the foundation for careers such as: Lawyer/Barrister, Editor, Librarian, Copywriter, Political Representative, Screen Writer and Teacher.

Science

Students learn investigative skills relating to all disciplines, as well as CSI. These skills are used by scientists, medical professionals, vets, environment agency, business development, forensic teams. Data collection, report writing, evaluations, judgements, and maths skills.

Students are introduced to careers relating to each new topic taught and in the transition to GCSE the topics represent industries: food and drink industries, drug development, electrician, and bungee jumping companies.

There are career boards in the classrooms and corridor.

Hospitality

In hospitality students look at different types of jobs within the industry and complete a whole unit on explaining the jobs in detail for their coursework.

In Hospitality students learn about the different rolls in the kitchen in order of hierarchy and who controls the kitchen.

In Hospitality student learn about the different types of dietary needs which are useful in many different settings in hospitality including menu writing and in retail.

Engineering

In engineering student's look at the different engineering sectors and have to research into the different types of jobs in each.

In Engineering students learn about certain designers and look into case studies of their work.

In engineering students must understand different job rolls in particular industries and write about them in terms of health and safety.

Citizenship & PSHE

Students in years 8 and 11 have a topic dedicated to their next steps and informing them on different career paths.

Rights in the workplace are covered to ensure students understand how they protected at work.

Look at the role of MPs and other jobs that could help have an impact in the local community.

Geography
The below jobs are explored throughout the Geography curriculum:

Scientists- their role in climate change monitoring and collecting data.

Meteorologists- role in predicting weather, weather reports, hazards e.g. hurricanes.

Government – make key political decision in trade. Selling of resource e.g. oil, diamonds.

Army- disaster relief aid for earthquakes.

Art

Students access various aspects of art through the skillsets they explore. At the beginning of a project, we like to make links to the possible careers.  This is in Y7 and 8.  An example would be graphic artist, exhibition designer, architect, and ceramicist for Y8 the Structures Project.

We deal social democracy in y9 art, in a project on Voice and Debate. Students also work collaboratively, so build in the community aspect of working as an artist (exploring the softer neoliberal skill sets of teamworking, for careers). This approach considers links to careers in not only team working aspects but politics, by sharing thoughts on rights and communicating action, and community work and community action, communicating voice through visual representation- like a community artist.

As students reach Y11 they focus on skill sets they enjoy more and these can be related to photographers (journalism/ documentary style, fine art, landscape, portrait photography etc...) In art and design, they can focus on illustration/ fine art, digital/ graphics, ceramics/ sculpting etc...and these link to jobs related to those fields. Jobs that relate to art that are not directly, related to skill sets are ones mentioned like curation, gallery worker/ management etc...

Health and Social Care

Focus on the careers that can be followed during the year.

Encouraging students to tailor their work experience to the profession they intend to follow.

Specific research lessons to find out entry requirements and qualifications needed to enter the relevant career.

Psychology

In Y9 we have a careers lesson in which the students go to a computer room and research a selection of jobs that you could be with a psychology degree/A Levels.

This aids with the discovery of future job opportunities and qualifications.

We look at cross-curricular links between subjects in all A Level lessons and look into career crossovers with other subjects e.g. biopsychologist.

History

Whole unit on medicine in Britain and the change throughout the ages --> focus on Drs training.

Careers displays on the corridor where History can take you.

Focus on historiography and the importance of historians throughout time --> why are historians interpretations important. Role in documenting History.

PE
Students have opportunities to undertake various roles in PE lessons such as a sports coach, sports organiser and official.

From year 9 onwards, students have the opportunity to study vocational qualifications including level 2 Sports Science and level 3 Btec Sport, studying the psychology of a manager and the practical implications of designing a safe and suitable training programme. Possible careers involve working in leisure facilities, sports centres, health & fitness clubs, sports coaching/teaching or sports governing bodies.

Exam based students visit local universities to discover and understand sports related jobs and opportunities requiring university degrees.

IT

Students learn various skills from data collection and storage in excel to programming concepts. These skills are used by professionals in cyber security, web development, data analysis and more.

Students have opportunities to build projects that interest them using technologies taught.

KS4 and 5 students look at further education linked to IT and how various courses can lead them into various careers.

Business

Students explore how to be an entrepreneur and what skills they require.

Students understand and learn the day to day running of a range of businesses and how these are managed.

Students learn about the various job opportunities through studying business at various levels.

Beliefs and Ethics

Both BE classrooms have careers display boards highlighting a range of careers that GCSE and A-Level Religious Studies can lead them to.

In lessons students are encouraged to help develop skills used in careers linked to RE such as article research, internet research, evaluation.

Across the topics students encounter a range of different careers linked to religious studies (Doctor, care worker, researcher, journalist, community support worker, charity work, lawyer, careers in the police).

Sociology

Both Sociology classrooms have display boards highlighting a range of careers that sociology can lead to.

Options at universities and potential career paths this can lead to are discussed in A-Level lessons, students are aware of how Sociology links to their aspirations.

Students encounter a range of different careers linking to each topic we study (teacher, care worker, ONS researcher, police officer, magistrate, lawyer, charity worker, care worker).

Performing Arts

Students have opportunities to undertake various roles in Performing Arts lessons such as a Choreographer, composer, director, lighting technician sound technician, performer and costume designer.

From year 9 onwards, students have the opportunity to study vocational qualifications including Btec Tech award in Dance, Btec Tech award in Drama and Btec Tech award in Music. In these courses they study the various roles of people in the industry and look at future carriers and how they all link together.

Exam based students visit local theatres and colleges to discover and understand Performing Arts related jobs and opportunities.

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DOMEG
Dom Education Group is a leading training provider designing, developing and delivering a suite of innovative learning programmes. Their services are available for School, Colleges, Sports, Communities, Charities and Consultancy. The Robert Napier School works with DOMEG in the following areas:

Careers' interviews: Every Wednesday, A Dennis (a fully qualified careers advisor) meets with students to complete 1:1 interviews and prepare our students for the next stage in their education and towards their chosen career path.

Year 11 mock interviews: Mock interviews take place across two days in November with all Year 11 students being given an interview and feedback based on an experience with an employer.

Year 10 work experience: Students in Year 10 will be given a work experience placement in Term 6. This will allow them the chance to work in a setting and with an employer to develop their skillset and prepare them for the working world.

ThinkForward
ThinkForward is a charity that works to empower young people in the UK through an innovative long-term coaching programme. They equip young people with the skills and experience they need to move into work after they finish school. All interventions are centred around giving young people the autonomy and confidence they need to be successful so that they have control over their own lives and futures. ThinkForward coaches are embedded in schools and provide one-to-one and group coaching to the young people on our programme from age 13 to 18.
In the academic year 2022-2023, ThinkForward are working with students in Years 9 and 10 to raise aspiration and help them move towards their chosen career paths, giving them personalised experiences to help them achieve this goal.

Young people on ThinkForward develop the skills they need, learn to overcome the barriers that keep them from being successful in school and in later life, and take part in employability activities to broaden their horizons and provide experience of the workplace.

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Moving to another school to continue your education

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Moving to another school to continue your education

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Some young people might choose to continue their education within another school setting after they finish their GCSE courses. Please find listed below the names and addresses of other local schools and the details of their 6th form Open Evening. Clicking on the name of the school will take you to their website for more information.

Brompton Academy:

Principal: D. Walters

Address:

Marlborough Road,

Gillingham,

Kent,

ME7 5HT

Telephone: 01634 852341

Sixth form open evening:

Holcombe Grammar School:

Principal: L. Preston

Address:

Letchworth Avenue,

Chatham,

Kent,

ME4 6JB

Telephone: 0333 3602130

Sixth form open evening: Thursday 16th November (6-9pm)

Victory Academy:
1st December 2022.

Headteacher: M. Smith

Address:

Magpie Hall Road,

Chatham,

Kent,

ME4 5JB

Telephone: 0333 3602140

The Howard School:
10th November 2022.

Headteacher: J. Johal

Address:

Derwent Way,

Rainham,

Kent,

ME8 0BX

Telephone: 01634 388765

Sixth form open evening: Thursday 9th November

Rainham School for Girls:
17th November 2022

Headteacher: V. Shaw

Address:

Derwent Way,

Rainham,

Kent,

ME8 0BX

Telephone: 01634 362746

Sixth form open evening: Thursday 16th November

Thomas Aveling School:
13th October 2022

Headteacher: P. Jackson

Address:

Arethusa Rd,

Kent,

Rochester,

ME1 2UW

Telephone: 01634 844809

Sixth form open evening:

Fort Pitt Grammar School:
8th December 2022

Headteacher: N. Archer

Address:

Fort Pitt Hill,

Chatham,

Kent,

ME4 6TJ

Telephone: 01634 842359

Sixth form open evening: Thursday 14th December

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Start in Kent includes helpful information about jobs and career opportunities in Kent as well as information about local education and training provision.

It will support you on your journey towards the world of work, helping you make informed choices about study options and be employment ready.

The website allows you to explore the local market area, make informed choices about your study programme and build a digital record of your personal aspirations, achievements and choices.

Start – Careers Information for Kent (startprofile.com)

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Apprenticeship opportunities in the South East

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Apprenticeship opportunities in the South East

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Studying apprenticeships in the the South East of England:

MidKent College
Medway Rd, Gillingham ME7 1FN

Maidstone Campus, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AQ

Find Apprenticeships

REED Website

UCAS Careerfinder

Not Going to Uni website

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Employer contact at the Robert Napier School

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Employer contact at the Robert Napier School

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The updated provider access legislation (PAL) has now been enacted. It specifies schools must provide at least six encounters with approved providers of apprenticeships and technical education for all their students:

Two encounters for pupils during the ‘first key phase’ (year 8 or 9) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend

Two encounters for pupils during the ‘second key phase’ (year 10 or 11) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend

Two encounters for pupils during the ‘third key phase’ (year 12 or 13) that are mandatory for the school to put on but optional for pupils to attend

At The Robert Napier School our goal is to remain compliant with PAL and ensure that through our careers provisions students get provided with a wide range of opportunities and information about the various routes open to them.

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Universities in the South East of England:

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University
Northwood Road, CT10 2WA, Broadstairs
Kent, South East Region

Canterbury Christ Church University
Broomhill Road, TN3 0TG, Tunbridge Wells
Kent, South East Region

Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road, CT1 1QU, Canterbury
Kent, South East Region

Canterbury Christ Church University
30 Pembroke Court, Rowan Williams Court, ME4 4UF, Chatham
Kent, South East Region

Imperial College London

Imperial College London
High St, TN25 5AH, Ashford
Kent, South East Region

University of Kent

University of Kent
Chatham Historic Dockyard, ME4 4TE, Chatham
Kent, South East Region

University of Kent
CT2 7NZ, Canterbury
Kent, South East Region

University of Kent
The Medway Building, ME4 4AG, Chatham
Kent, South East Region

University of Kent
Avebury Avenue, TN9 1TG, Tonbridge
Kent, South East Region

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Why do young people consider going to university?

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Why do young people consider going to university?

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Going to university can increase your employment prospects. According to The Guardian, 'If you want a job, you've already got an advantage if you have a degree- 89.9% of graduates either go on to employment' (2016).

Going to university can help you move towards that dream career.
We are now living in a market where there is a lot of competition for particular jobs. Having a degree in this field will certainly help give you an advantage. Other jobs will require a degree before you can go into that particular field.

Enhancing your knowledge in a particular industry.
Going to university allows young people the chance to follow a subject or course in more depth with experts in that particular field.

Gets you qualified for a particular job.
Degrees are universally recognised qualifications and will help young people move towards that dream job. They are also recognised internationally, allowing young people to take that qualification and apply for jobs abroad, if they would like to move away from the UK.

Going to university means that you are more likely to earn more.
According to the  Graduate Labour Market Statistics, graduates are likely to earn a mean starting salary of £31,000 with a degree. The average salary for graduates is 30% higher than for non-graduates aged 25-30.

Developing a career; not just doing a job.
Young people usually have an idea of what they would like to study when they think about going to university. Following this vision, allows them to chase the job of their dreams an follow particular careers that are of interest to them.

Gives you a sense of independence.
Many young people are interested in having an learning experience away from home where they become more independent, meet new people and have new experiences.

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Below is a list of all the speakers and guests we have had in that relate to our careers provision:

Term 1

Desriee Spence (Accountancy) - Whole school virtual assembly during FT.

Kamal Hymen (Aspiration Speaker) - Whole school assemblies.

Marie Colgan (DWP) - Interview Skills Assembly - Year 11

OSB Group (Finance) - Whole school virtual assembly during FT.

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Why do some people consider studying apprenticeships?

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Why do some people consider studying apprenticeships?

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Apprenticeships can offer young people an alternative opportunity to university as they can study practical courses and become qualified to make a career from it. Young people will get opportunities to train for the job as they are getting qualified. Many apprenticeships are recognised nationally and internationally.

Who can start an apprenticeship

To start an apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

16 or over

living in England

not in full-time education

Different levels of apprenticeships:
Level 1 – This level includes Study programmes and Traineeships. This is aimed at individuals who have just left school and are looking for some knowledge of your preferred sector and some hands-on experience. This level usually takes around 4-12 months and isn’t a paid apprenticeship.

Level 2 – This will be 30-40 hours a week of working in the industry and you will be working towards a Level 2 portfolio and nationally recognised qualifications. A Level 2 apprenticeship is the equivalent of 5 GCSE grades.

Level 3 – Level 3 is the next step on from Level 2 and you will be employed whilst working towards a more advanced qualification. A Level 3 qualification is equivalent to 2 A Level pass grades.

Level 4 – Higher Apprenticeships allow you to work towards a work-based learning qualification and in some instances, a knowledge-based qualification such as a Foundation degree. Many institutions will require 5 GCSE grades between 9-4 to study a Level 4 apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships are updated weekly for students on Microsoft Teams where students can have access to up to date and live information regarding local apprenticeships. These can be accessed in their Year Group Teams folder, under files, Careers and apprenticeships.