Careers

St Paul’s overall careers objectives are:

• To provide students with up-to-date information and knowledge about careers;
• To promote high aspirations, to motivate and inspire students who are ambitious and well-informed about their future careers.

Careers Education

Careers Education is delivered through a variety of activities including tutor time activities, assemblies and a number of careers events for all our students.

St Paul’s Careers Plan is based on the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks for careers.  The latest report is available to view under the Compass Report.

An important part of the plan is to provide students with access to impartial and independent careers advice.  We have an advisor from Innervate Career Services in school, one day per week.  For more information on Innervate please click here.

In Year 10 and Year 12, all the students have the opportunity to take part in a Careers Day which includes workshops on work experience, university life and apprenticeships.  The event also involves a `careers speed session’ with exhibitors from national and local businesses attending.  Our students are able to engage in small groups to find out information and learn about opportunities available to them.

After each careers activity, the students complete a questionnaire to review what they have learnt, and the school leavers' destination data.

If you or your company would like to become involved in our Careers Programme or Careers Day, please do get in touch.

National Careers Service

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Sixth Form Careers Information

For information on UCAS and Unifrog please click on the following links:

http://www.ucas.com/

https://www.unifrog.org/

 Careers Policy (CEIG)

Careers Guidance at St Paul's

Review Date

Review Date of published information - July each year,

  Latest Careers News 

• Wednesday 12 March 2025 London School of Economics (LSE) Startup Competition St Paul’s Catholic College was delighted to host the London School of Economics (LSE) Startup Competition last Friday; the first time the event has been held here at the school. Representatives from eight different startup companies, who were all alumni of LSE, came along to pitch their business ideas. Three judges or ‘dragons’ came to listen to the pitches, ask questions and give feedback. Twenty-four of our pupils from across Years 8 to 13 were chosen to take part in the event by watching and grilling the entrepreneurs themselves. The winning company, Harvest Value Chain, (who support farmers in Nigeria to harvest their crops more efficiently) was awarded a £6,000 grant from LSE and coaching for their business. Our students got to vote for the startup they thought was the best, which resulted in the drinks brand Dosha being awarded a £2000 grant from LSE. All the students who participated were amazing, and were praised for their exemplary behaviour and e
• Tuesday 4 March 2025 National Careers Week
• Sunday 23 February 2025 Careers Assemblies Assemblies for Years 11 and 12 recently were focused on apprenticeships. Thank you to Sue Taylor from Alps Partnership for giving such an informative presentation on this subject to our students.
• Sunday 23 February 2025 Calling all parents and past students We are currently looking for volunteers who would be able to come in to school and talk to small groups of students about their careers and experiences at our forthcoming Years 10/12 Careers Day on Tuesday 10th June.
• Wednesday 12 February 2025 National Apprenticeship Week As part of the National Apprenticeship Week, students have been learning more about apprenticeships and the positive impact that such programmes, and the skills learnt, help individuals develop rewarding and successful careers. A clearer understanding of the career opportunities available to our young workforce in the making has a direct link to pupil’s aspirations and drive to succeed.
• Thursday 13 June 2024 Careers Fair St Paul’s held its annual Careers Fair this week for year groups 10 and 12. This is always a popular event with many representatives from the public and private sectors in attendance, including ex-students and parents who came along to represent their employers. It was wonderful to see the St Paul’s community coming together for this event. Each pupil had the opportunity to talk to employers and further education institutions, all offering invaluable advice and information on the various pathways available to them. A huge thank you to everyone to who gave their time to speak to our students.