Careers

At The Maynard we recognise that effective careers education is vital for preparing young people for working life. It boosts motivation, achievement and helps students to develop the skills needed to make informed decisions about their future.

We have a planned and progressive programme of Careers education which runs throughout the school.

Our provision encompasses a wide range of activities and events, which includes how to make good decisions at transitional points, access to the Morrisby Online Careers platform, preparation for work experience, labour market information, evaluation of skills needed for a variety of sectors, links to local employers through our Careers Club Biz Whizz, visits from industry experts, ASK apprenticeship speakers, STEM events and so much more.

We follow the eight Gatsby Benchmarks for Careers excellence set out by Sir John Holman, whose report has served as a framework for world-class careers provision in secondary schools in England since 2014. It has recently been updated to reflect current thinking and includes addressing the needs of each young person and providing personal guidance, along with encounters with employers and the work place.

Further Information

Careers Overview Years 7-9
Careers Overview Years 10-11
Work Experience Guide for Students
Student Form
Parent Consent Email

The Maynard Careers Journey: An Overview

Years 7 and 8

Getting to Know Yourself
The Careers Journey
What is Work? Quiz
Real or Not Real, A-Z of Careers
Morrisby sign-up
Jobs in a Zoo
Careers in the Film Industry
Heart of the South West Labour Market Information (LMI)
Employability Skills, including skills development and a skill audit worksheet
Springpod Work Experience

Year 9

Guidance for GCSE Options
You and Your Decisions
STEM Careers
Building a Greater Exeter
Amazing Careers in the Arts
Pathways – Apprenticeships
Morrisby Aspirations
Talks from Law Students – Going to University
Career Research

Years 10 and 11

Jobs for the Future, including the role of AI
Jobs in STEM – addressing the gender gap
Appreciating the Local Market Information of the South West
Career Stereotypes – challenging preconceived ideas
Employability Skills
Aiming High – being proactive rather than reactive
Preparing for Job Interviews
Morrisby Profiling and its Benefits
Guidance for A-level Options
Alternatives to A-levels – BTECs, T-levels, IBs and Apprenticeships
Writing Applications and CVs
Work Experience
Health and Safety on Work Experience

Years 12 and 13

Extensive UCAS support
Course: 10 Things to Do Before You Apply for University
Open events, visiting speakers and workshops
Extended Project Qualification
Academic extension opportunities
Support with admissions tests
Interview practice
Work experience

Useful Information

National Careers Service
Springpod Work Experience, Apprenticeships and University Events
The Beginner’s Guide to a Career in Law
The Law Apprenticeships Guide
The Uni Guide Podcast
University subject guide videos, featuring expert speakers
Russell Group Informed Choices – guide to choosing your degree
T-Levels: A Guide for Parents and Carers
Bulkeley-Evans Scholarship Awards for Gap Years
Amazing Apprenticeships
Government Apprenticeships
WinS (Women in Surgery) Network – connect with over 6,000 women at all stages of their career. Open to Sixth Form and older
Cyber Security Career Pathways
CyBOK project
CyberFirst Girls Competition
Cyber Direct Entry Scheme for military cyber roles
How to prepare for an interview
7 different types of interview questions (With examples)
The Sixth Formers’ Guide to Degree Apprenticeships

You can also read our Careers Guidance Policy here.

Where next?

Biz Whizz Careers Club

University Destinations

UCAS