Student Careers Guidance

As well as one-to-one careers guidance, we make sure every student learns about careers during lessons and registration time.

We believe every student should be able to access good-quality information about further education and job opportunities. At Excelsior Sixth Form we have a post 16 careers lead available as well as a development of careers section with information available. Past students have gone to the best universities in the world, start the most inspiring further education programmes and are recruited for the best apprenticeships.

At Excelsior Sixth Form we have been exploring different careers to widen students' perceptions of the careers available, challenging stereotypes within different careers, enabling students to prepare for career discussions by havin

g a better understanding of where their sixth-form curriculum can lead their career. 

While at Excelsior Sixth Form, we support each and every student to complete work experience, voluntary work and visit local employers, colleges and universities too.

With study spaces and a private dining room exclusive to sixth form, as well as computers, laptops, learning materials and staff to help you plan your career. 

Our careers team can help you with 

• University applications 

• Writing your CV, 

• Making job applications 

• Practising interview skills 

• Careers advice

• Gap Years

• Apprenticeship applications

and spending the next two years preparing you for your future…

You will benefit from appointments that are available every day, career-based trips, assemblies and visits from a wide range of employers and career experts, receiving continuous support for your career plans.

Our aspirational approach to careers guidance is praised in government reports and we were one of the first schools in the UK to achieve 100% success in addressing the Gatsby Careers Benchmarks.

Our Careers and Progressions Lead is Roheen Khan, who you can contact on: 

roheen.khan@excelsiornewcastle.org.uk

0191 2288400

Resources and Links 

Access Career Platform

Latest Careers Magazines Request Career Advice

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Information for Parents & Carers 

https://www.ucas.com/further-education/post-16-finance-and-support/parents-and-carers

Apprenticeships 

Search vacancies and apply for an apprenticeship 

Let's see what you know about apprenticeships! 

Resources

Career Ready: preparing young people for the world of work

Global Bridge: allowing young people to showcase their talents to educational institutions and industry

Start Profile: a free, online careers platform, designed to connect your future career potential

The Medicspot Innovation Grant

The Medicspot Innovation Grant awards £500 to Excelsior Academy students going on to study a degree or equivalent related to health, medicine, nursing or life sciences. Applications must be submitted online by 31 March each year. 

Click here for more information or to apply