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At The Cheadle Academy, we envision a future where every student is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and resilience to navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving world of work. Our careers program is rooted in our school values to foster courage, curiosity, kindness, and grounded individuals, ensuring our students are not only prepared for their careers but also for the profound impact they will have on their communities and beyond.
Courageous in Career Pursuits:
We value courage and encourage our students to embrace challenges and learn from failures. Our careers program provides a safe environment where students can explore diverse career paths, take risks, and build resilience. Through hands-on experiences and real-world projects, we empower students to confidently pursue their passions and overcome obstacles in their career journeys.
Curious and Lifelong Learners:
We nurture curiosity by instilling a love for learning and continuous self-improvement. Our students are encouraged to explore various industries, engage in career research, and stay informed about labour market trends. We provide resources, workshops, and employer opportunities to help students discover new interests and develop a growth mindset, preparing them to adapt and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Kind and Inclusive Leaders:
Kindness and inclusivity are at the heart of our community. We teach our students to value diverse perspectives and collaborate effectively with others. Our careers program emphasises teamwork, empathy, and social responsibility, ensuring that our students are prepared to contribute positively to any workplace. We promote volunteering, community service, and peer support initiatives that reflect our commitment to creating a better world for all.
Grounded Individuals:
We celebrate authenticity and encourage our students to stay true to their values and beliefs. Our careers guidance helps students identify their strengths, interests, and goals, fostering self-awareness and confidence. We provide personalised support to help each student chart a career path that aligns with their unique identity and aspirations, ensuring they lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
By developing courageous, curious, kind, and grounded individuals, we prepare our students to make a positive impact not only in their own lives but also in the lives of others. Our vision is to create a community of empowered individuals who are ready to lead with integrity, inspire change, and contribute to a better future.
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Mrs S Cross – Careers Leader |
Sarah Cross is Head of Key Stage 4 and Careers Leader. She is responsible for the careers provision and programme for the whole school. |
| Sarah Precious – Careers advisor working for Staffordshire County Council |
Sarah is employed by Staffordshire County Council and is a professionally qualified careers adviser providing information, advice, and guidance to enable young people to make realistic choices about their education, training, and employment options. |
| Beverley Ashley - Enterprise coordinator working for the Careers and Enterprise Company |
The role of the CEC is to link schools and colleges to local employers to help deliver world class careers support for all young people by building networks, supporting Careers Leaders in school and using the Gatsby Benchmarks as a best practice standard. Beverley’s role is to focus everyone’s efforts on programmes and activities that are most effective in motivating young people, supporting independent choice and positive outcomes for the young people of The Cheadle Academy. Beverley works directly with Ricky Hall, Careers Leader, in school. |
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Adrian Harding Link governor for careers |
Adrian Harding serves as the Link Governor for Careers at The Cheadle Academy, a role he has held since (insert year). With an extensive background in careers and leadership across multiple industries, Adrian brings a wealth of experience to the role. His expertise includes leading careers initiatives within educational settings, equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need for the future. In addition to his work with the academy, Adrian currently leads the Young Drivers program, empowering young people in educational environments to develop critical skills for safe and responsible driving. |
Students:
Understanding where you are in your school and career journey is key to guiding your next steps. Below is a diagram to help you visualise your career path:
Useful links & tools:
National Careers Service - Explore job profiles, information and resources
Start - Careers guidance for young people in school and college
NGTU - Offers alternatives to the university route for school and college leavers
Your Game Plan - Shape your future career & stand out from the crowd with free digital courses.
Careers at The Cheadle Academy – an overview:
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Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
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Year 7 |
PSHE: Being me in my world – Who am I now, aspirations. PSHE – Employer encounter – National Farmers Union Careers assembly: ‘The world of work’ |
Careers assembly: ‘Careers in the community’ PSHE – Employer encounter – NHS careers PSHE: Celebrating difference equalities act at school and the workplace
PSHE: Dreams and goals - skills |
Cultural Capital Week
Careers assembly: ‘Careers in the curriculum’
PSHE – Employer encounter – JCB
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Year 8 |
PSHE: Being me in my world – Who am I now, aspirations.
PSHE – Employer encounter – National Farmers Union
Careers assembly: ‘The world of work’ |
Careers assembly: ‘Careers in the community’
PSHE – Employer encounter – NHS careers PSHE: Celebrating difference equalities act at school and the workplace
PSHE: Dreams and goals – world of work, careers choices. |
Cultural Capital Week
Careers assembly: ‘Careers in the curriculum’
PSHE – Employer encounter – JCB |
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Year 9 |
PSHE: Being me in my world – Who am I now, aspirations.
PSHE – Employer encounter – National Farmers Union
Careers assembly: ‘The world of work’
Industry day – Local employer encounter.
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Year 9 Preferences Evening
PSHE: What can we learn from successful business people and entrepreneurs
PSHE: Workplace skills
PSHE: Work environment
PSHE – Employer encounter – NHS careers
Careers assembly: ‘Careers in the community’
PSHE: Celebrating difference equalities act at school and the workplace PSHE: Dreams and goals – earnings & budgeting. |
Year 9 Options Interviews with SLT/Year Leaders
Cultural Capital Week Careers assembly: ‘Careers in the curriculum’
PSHE – Employer encounter – JCB
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Year 10 |
Careers Convention
PSHE: Being me in my world – Who am I now, aspirations.
Careers assembly: ‘The world of work’
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Post-16 Options
Careers assembly: ‘Careers in the community’
PSHE – Employer encounter – NHS careers
PSHE: Celebrating difference equalities act at school and the workplace
PSHE: Dreams and goals – types of employment, managing skillsets. |
Exams Assembly
Year 10 Industry Day – local employer encounter
Work experience
Careers assembly: ‘World of work’
PSHE – Employer encounter – JCB
PSHE – Employer encounter – Accountancy
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Year 11 |
PSHE: Being me in my world – Who am I now, aspirations.
Careers Convention
Pathways Evening: IAG relating to Post 16 choices
Careers Interviews (Staffordshire Council)
Exams Assembly
Careers assembly: ‘The world of work’ |
National Apprenticeship Service
Careers assembly: ‘Careers in the community’
PSHE – Employer encounter – NHS careers
PSHE: Applying to college
PSHE: Employability
PSHE: Celebrating difference equalities act at school and the workplace
PSHE: Dreams and goals – career goals |
Cultural Capital Week
Careers assembly: ‘World of work’
PSHE – Employer encounter – JCB PSHE – Employer encounter – Accountancy
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Parents:
Careers Provision for Year Groups at The Cheadle Academy:
We aim to provide each year group with a tailored careers program that meets their specific needs, building on the knowledge and skills gained during each year at The Cheadle Academy. These programs are reviewed annually during the summer term, ensuring they stay relevant and impactful. Many of our focus areas are aligned with achieving the GATSBY benchmarks, helping us offer high-quality careers education.
Each term, we use the 360 diagnostic tool to assess and refine our approach, ensuring we meet the needs of all students and identify areas for further development. Our careers pathway outlines the journey every student takes during their time at the academy, helping us track external business encounters and maintain consistency across all year groups.
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Year Group |
Focus |
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7 |
Me in my world - Introduction to world of work skills |
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8 |
Building skills for the future |
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9 |
Pathways - Careers for life |
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10 |
Employability and transferable skills |
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11 |
Future learning, pathways and careers |
Inspire the Next Generation – Get Involved in Our Careers Programme!
At The Cheadle Academy, we believe that parents and guardians can play a key role in shaping our students' futures. We're eager to hear from individuals at all levels, with diverse educational backgrounds and career experiences. Whether you're an employer, a training provider, a professional, or an entrepreneur, your enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience can help inspire our students.
If you're interested in sharing insights about your job or supporting our careers programme in any way, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Mr R Hall, our Careers Lead via email scross@thecheadleacademy.co.uk. Together, we can help guide the next generation toward success!
Labour market information:
Below is the labour market information for our local area, this helps us understand the current growth areas and can inform careers conversations with your child:
