Careers
at John Taylor Free School
Careers Education and Guidance
Careers education at John Taylor Free School is designed to support students in making informed decisions about their future pathways. We aim to raise aspirations, broaden horizons and provide high‑quality advice and guidance throughout a student’s time at school.
This page provides an overview of careers education, information and guidance available to students across the whole school from Year 7 to Post 16.
Careers by Stage
Careers in Years 7-11
Careers education in Key Stages 3 and 4 helps students develop an understanding of the world of work, explore future possibilities and begin to make informed decisions about their next steps.
Students are supported through curriculum learning, PSHE activities and access to careers information and guidance appropriate to their stage.
Careers at post 16
Careers education at Post 16 supports students as they plan and prepare for their next steps beyond school. Students receive personalised advice and guidance to help them make informed decisions about higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
Support includes access to one‑to‑one careers guidance, work experience opportunities, visits to education and training providers, and structured preparation for applications and progression beyond Post 16.
Work Experience
Work experience plays an important role in helping students develop an understanding of the world of work and build confidence, skills and aspirations for the future.
Year 10
Year 10 students are supported to gain insight into the world of work through planned work experience opportunities. These experiences help students develop confidence, employability skills and an understanding of different career pathways.
Year 12
Personal Careers Guidance
Request Careers Guidance
Students and families can request careers guidance or ask questions about future pathways by contacting the Careers team.
Employer Engagement
We work with a range of employers and organisations to provide students with meaningful encounters that help them understand different career pathways and the skills required for the workplace. These experiences support students in developing confidence, ambition and realistic aspirations for the future.
Employer encounters
Students have opportunities to engage with employers to learn about different roles, industries and career pathways. These encounters help students understand the skills and qualities valued in the workplace and how learning connects to future careers.
Careers fairs and talks
Careers fairs, talks and events introduce students to a wide range of education and employment pathways, helping students explore options, ask questions and gain insight into different routes beyond school.
Workplace experiences
Opportunities such as workplace visits and practical experiences help students gain a realistic understanding of different working environments. These experiences support informed decision‑making and help students prepare for future employment or training.
Careers Resources and Platforms
We use online careers platforms to support students in exploring options, researching pathways and planning their next steps. These tools are used across the school to support informed decision‑making and progression.
Unifrog
Unifrog is used to support students with careers exploration, research into education and training routes, and preparation for applications beyond school. Students can access Unifrog using their school email address.
Policies and Key Documents
Our careers provision is supported by a range of policies and documents that outline how careers education, information, advice and guidance is delivered across the school.