Careers
We are committed to provide our students with a range of career related information and guidance opportunities to help them build their future.
The guidance is aimed at:
Providing students with the information to make an informed career decision
Supporting students build their confidence when making career choices
Supporting students reach their career goals
Providing impartial career information to support college, apprenticeships, T-Qualifications, universities and employment applications
Providing up-to-date information on the local labour market
Designated Careers Hub
Qualified careers advisers
Meet the Team
Our Careers Team ensures that careers planning is built into the curriculum from Year 12 through to 13.
Emma Perkin - Vice Principal, UKAT Sixth Form CG Hub and Careers
Emma Perkin takes lead responsibility and accountability for the delivery of our school’s programme of careers education, advice and guidance.
Suzanne Taylor - Careers Co-ordinator
Miss Taylor takes responsibility for ensuring smooth operations of the career provision
Sharon Murphy - Careers Advisor Post 16+
Student Careers Pathway Programme
As part of the Year 12 Careers Pathway Programme, students will be taking part in a structured programme designed to support their future education and career choices.
Throughout the year, students will be required to complete a range of online careers activities using the Springpod platform. These activities have been carefully selected to help students explore a variety of career pathways and develop a stronger understanding of their options after sixth form.
Springpod provides interactive online university taster courses, short careers insight programmes, and virtual work experience opportunities, all designed to support students’ career aspirations.
By completing these activities, students will gain certificates which can be used to support future applications to universities, colleges, apprenticeships, and employment. These certificates provide valuable evidence of career research, engagement, and commitment to personal development.
Students are required to upload completed certificates to their assigned Careers Pathway Teams groups. They will need to complete two tasks per term throughout Year 12, alongside continued attendance at careers pathway talks.
Full engagement with this programme is important, as it plays a key role in helping students make informed decisions about their next steps.
If you have any questions regarding the Careers Pathway Programme or Springpod activities, please do not hesitate to contact via email - SuzanneTaylor@ukat.org.
Further information and tasks will be shared with students via Microsoft Teams.
Student Resources
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UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
Is the centralised UK system for applying to higher education, acting as an independent charity that manages applications for most UK universities and colleges for undergraduate courses, providing a single platform for students to apply to multiple institutions with one application, personal statement, and fee. It also offers extensive guidance, information, and tools for researching courses, universities, student finance, and career paths, supporting students throughout their education journey.
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An apprenticeship is a real job with a contract of employment, combining hands-on work with training, allowing your child to earn a salary while gaining nationally recognised qualifications. Lasting one to five years, apprenticeships cover over 1,500 roles in various industries, from intermediate to degree level, with no student debt.
To view the Sixth Formers’ Guide to Apprenticeships, please click here.
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Parent Resources
Supporting Your Child Through Decision-Making and Applications
As a parent, carer, or someone with care responsibilities, you are one of the most trusted and influential sources of guidance for your child. The choices your child makes about education, training, or future pathways can feel overwhelming, and your support can make a huge difference.
The resources below are designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to:
Understand the application process your child will go through.
Guide your child in exploring their options confidently.
Support them in making informed decisions that align with their strengths, interests, and goals.
Navigate any challenges or questions that arise along the way.
By staying informed and involved, you help empower your child to make decisions they feel confident about while developing independence and self-awareness.
Teacher Resources
The resources below are designed to support teachers in meeting Gatsby Benchmark 4 and to help support lesson delivery.
Employer Engagement
The importance of employer engagement with our students cannot be overstated. We are proud to work with a large number of employers who help prepare our students for the world of work.
Through a variety of opportunities—such as careers events (Careers Fair, Apprenticeship talks, and university trips), the PSHE curriculum, guest speakers, mock interviews, and work experience placements—students engage directly with employers from private, public, and voluntary sectors.
These interactions provide invaluable benefits. Students:
Gain a clear understanding of the workplace and employer expectations.
Learn the importance of developing transferable employability skills.
Explore the wide range of opportunities available, including apprenticeships, internships, and scholarship programmes.
Build confidence, self-belief, and a stronger sense of their own career potential.
Understand the steps they need to take to pursue their chosen career.
Improve their chances of success in future applications and professional settings.
By drawing on the expertise of a diverse group of employers, we ensure that students leave equipped not just with knowledge, but with the skills, confidence, and insights needed to thrive in their future careers.
We would love to hear from you - Please contact Miss Taylor by clicking here if you can support our students.
Please click here for a Careers Programme Overview.