Information for Staff
At West Hill School, we have an uncompromised, aspirational vision that includes:
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Everybody will experience a rich curriculum that expands beyond the classroom, empowering them to feel successful and make ambitious future choices.
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Everybody in our West Hill family will collaborate and support each other to realise their aspirations and celebrate success.
Our careers programme encompasses this vision.
Careers information, resources and support
In school we ask that all staff are familiar with our School Careers Programme and Students Career Learning Journey.
Careers forms part of our school’s ongoing staff development programme for teachers and all staff who support students.
The school careers office and careers meeting room are located within the library on the top floor of the Hewitt building.
Mrs Appleby, our school careers leader, can be contacted on careers@westhillschool.co.uk or via the school office.
Mr Crook our school careers adviser from TMBC is in school weekly and can be contacted on careers@tameside.gov.uk
Mr Mason is our School Enterprise Adviser and can support with business links and advice. (contact Mrs Appleby for details).
The staff shared IT area: whole school – careers folder contains resources and information specifically for staff.
Our school App - please check messages, notices and ‘The Hub’ for regular career-related information, news, and updates.
Job of the Week informs staff as well as students about career roles, labour market information and progression routes.
Unifrog our online careers platform Sign In - Unifrog gives access to a large amount of career information, resources and advice for students and staff.
A list of websites shared below.
Embedding careers into the curriculum
From September 2025, DfE expects all schools to use the updated Gatsby Benchmarks.
A guide to Gatsby Benchmark 4 | Gatsby Benchmarks
Gatsby benchmark 4: Careers in the Curriculum states:
As part of the school’s programme of careers education, all teachers should link curriculum learning with careers. Subject teachers should highlight the progression routes for their subject and the relevance of the knowledge and skills developed in their subject for a wide range of career pathways.
Every year, in every subject, every pupil should have opportunities to learn how the knowledge and skills developed in that subject helps people to gain entry to, and be more effective workers within, a wide range of careers.
The My Learning My Future resources from the Careers and Enterprise Company are designed to support teachers to connect their subject to careers and the world of work.
A teacher inspiration guide and ready-made student slides are available for each subject.
Within your classroom and lessons, you could:
- Use a video clip to demonstrate how a topic or unit within your curriculum links to a career or employability skills eg MYPATH - why bother or icould
- Display career posters highlighting pathways and careers linked to your subject.
- Discuss your own education and career pathway.
- Invite a guest speaker from a local college or university to illustrate ambitious progression pathways.
- Invite a West Hill Alumni to share their experiences beyond school.
- Invite a local business employer or employee to discuss how your subject links to their business or an employability skill that they seek.
Feedback
We welcome staff feedback on our careers programme. Please contact Mrs Appleby.
You will be asked for feedback after staff careers CPD.
Useful websites for staff
In addition to websites shared for students and parents:
Gatsby Benchmarks Explained
My Learning My Future | CEC Resource Directory
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Career ideas and information for your future
Futures For All the UK's Top Social Mobility Charity | Futures For All
Previously known as Speakers for School
GMACS | Inspire, Explore, Apply | The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service
Great for local careers information.
Beeline | GMACS
Beeline is an online tool to give students a clear line of sight by various pathways into high quality jobs within Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Higher
Brings together universities, colleges and schools across our region with the shared goal of empowering learners to succeed. They have resources to support teachers and staff.
UniTasterDays
Support for school staff including the annual Teachers’ Guide to University: Expert advice from universities across the UK: guide to university events, student finance, applications, and how students can prepare for university.
School - Amazing Apprenticeships
A leading organisation in the apprenticeship and technical education sector. Includes T Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications support.
