Careers

Supporting all pupils to think about their careers.

Our commitment to careers work

Mary Webb school is committed to giving every pupil the best possible start in life. As part of a whole school commitment to raising aspirations and supporting all pupils to make positive career choices and transitions, Mary Webb school has a high-quality programme of careers events and activities.

Pupils get chance to take part in a wide range of careers and enterprise activities during their school journey including a range of PSHCE activities, visits to the world skills and apprenticeship shows, use of the interactive CASCAID Kudos programme, attendance at our school careers fair, 1 to 1 careers guidance, visits to universities and much more.

How we do this

We are constantly reviewing and improving what we offer. Please view:

How we work with employers, colleges and training providers

Our school welcomes the opportunity to work with local employers through work experience, the school careers fair, and other school events. If you are an employer, and would like to support the school in any way please email Mark Jervis on the contact details below.

We regularly invite local colleges and training providers into school. For more detail please view our provider access policy:

How we work in partnership with parents and carers

Parents are key to young peoples’ decision-making. We encourage parents and carers to use the information provided on these webpages with their children. We maintain regular communication with parents about careers events and opportunities via parentmail, through discussions at parent evenings and at the annual careers fair. Parents are welcome to contact our independent careers adviser directly, and can request an individual appt if needed.

Key Staff

The careers team at Mary Webb works in partnership with staff across the whole school community. Teaching staff take all opportunities to embed career learning into their curriculum teaching. Resources for staff can be accessed below.

Gatsby Benchmarks Link
Curriculum Resources and Guidance
MyPath Video link

Sharon Ruff is the school’s dedicated Independent Careers Adviser. Sharon is qualified to level 6 in Careers Guidance, is a member of the Career Development Institute, and part of the local careers network ‘The Careers Alliance’.

Sharon works with students through a combination of 1-2-1 meetings, small group sessions, and larger group-works as part of the wider school PSHCE programme. Sharon attends selected parents’ evenings, and other school events.

Sharon is available in school on Mondays, and Thursdays, and is based in the meeting room. All students are welcome to use the careers drop-in sessions at lunchtime. Sharon has local prospectuses, careers leaflets, and lots of ideas about which careers websites students could use. Parents and carers are also very welcome to contact Sharon through school reception or via the main school email address.

Mark Jervis is the designated Careers Leader at Mary Webb school. Mark co-ordinates Careers provision across all school years, and as Assistant Headteacher works collaboratively with the senior leadership team and the board of governors to ensure that a commitment to high quality career provision is an ongoing priority.

Mark can be contacted at: mjervis@marywebbschool.com

Sharon and Mark work together to ensure that the careers education, information, advice, and guidance offer is regularly reviewed, and supports every student to aim high, think big, and work hard to achieve their career goals. We want every student to move on to great things!

 

Catherine Armstrong is the Enterprise Adviser for Mary Webb school:  I am delighted to be working worth Mary Webb School as their Enterprise Advisor assisting with the Careers Strategy and implementation. I work at Shrewsbury Colleges Group as Vice Principal for Curriculum Support and Business Development, I have been at the college for 25 years and working in education for 29 years. My experiences are in teaching, leadership and management, customer service, managing teams and recruitment along with marketing and support services for students that includes IAG and destinations.

I understand all aspects of education and training and apprenticeships delivering talks and providing advice to people of all ages.

I attend a number of Business Network groups across the county linking with employers of all sizes and sectors and can use these networks to link  employers to the school for events and activities to assist pupils with exploring careers.

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Careers Information for pupils

There are loads of ways you can get ahead by finding out more about different careers.  In school look out for:

Resources in the school library

The interactive screen in the school library

Posters in your classrooms

Posters in the careers meeting room.

General Careers Websites

Real stories to inspire your career.  From accountants to zoo-keepers, get a first-hand view of jobs and ideas for your future.

We provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.

Kudos is the leading career development service helping you to explore, develop and maximise your potential.  Use your school license code to access information about your choices, and use the questionnaire to get ideas about careers for you

A good resource for getting you thinking about ideas, with case studies and videos to inspire you.

Career-Specific Websites

IMI Autocity: Careers in the motor industry.

 

 

 

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Discover Creative: Insight in to creative and cultural careers.

 

 

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Tech future Careers: Digital and technology careers.

 

 

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This is Engineering: Careers in engineering.

 

 

 

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Go Construct: Careers in construction.

 

 

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Screen Skills: Creative digital skills.

 

 

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Health Careers: Make a difference with a career in health.

 

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Science Career Pathways: Careers in science.

 

 

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Looking for an Apprenticeship?

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Thinking about University?

UCAS
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Complete University Guide
The Uni Guide
Informed Choices

Alternatives to University?

Not Going To Uni
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Science Careers

Marine conservation diver and photographer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6qvvk7

Science student looking at disease and treatment at university: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrdvqp3

Animals and Agriculture

Agriculture (Shetland islands): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zf2mgwx

Veterinary science graduate (local interview): https://vimeo.com/488618370

Environmental Careers

Environmental Entrepreneur: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zj73382

Catchment Officer – working with river trust (local case study): https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrk37nb

Interview with a geography graduate who works for the environment agency: https://vimeo.com/452575809

Hair/Beauty

icould hair stylist/salon director: https://icould.com/stories/shaun-h/

Hairdresser for clients with additional needs: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6m9hbk

Business and Retail

Human Resources Apprentice (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7376670/video/467766105

Management Consultant (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/435769933

Business Analyst (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/441046031

Marketing Director (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/463437537

Recruitment Consultant (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/441046899

Digital Professions/ICT/Creative Media/Games Industry

Icould UX designer: https://icould.com/stories/mustafa-k/

BBC Broadcast Engineering Apprentice (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7376670/video/441052238

IT company director (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/435782707

BBC bitesize Digital content producer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zngpxyc

Construction

Construction services manager (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/435783035

Civil Engineer (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/435782877

Surveyor (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/435781959

Carpentry Apprentice local interview: https://vimeo.com/showcase/7376670/video/441050559

 

Engineering and Manufacturing

BBC bitesize Solar farm manager: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6gjscw

Electronic Engineer (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7318454/video/441047810

Aerospace Apprentice (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7376670/video/441053038

Engineering apprentice Airbus (local interview): https://vimeo.com/showcase/7376670/video/441052647

Motor Vehicle

Overview of careers with vehicles: https://vimeo.com/241538368

Careers working with cars: https://vimeo.com/208426432

University Centre Shrewsbury Presentaion
Apprenticeships Presentation - Edwina McQueen

Colleges and Universities

North Shropshire College
Telford College
Shrewsbury College
Coaching Connexions
Reaseheath
Cambridge Graduate Interview

Training Providers and Apprenticeships

Juniper
County Training