Careers/Further Education
Careers at Priory Academy
Supporting every student to explore their future, raise aspirations and move confidently towards their next step.
Careers education is a key part of life at Priory Academy. Through high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG), students are supported to recognise their strengths, explore future opportunities and make informed choices about education, training and employment.
Our Careers Vision
We want every student to leave Priory Academy feeling informed, prepared and excited about their future. Our planned careers programme raises aspirations, broadens horizons and helps students understand how their learning connects to the world of work. We are proud that all our staff play a role in supporting the careers learning journey of our students throughout the year, across all areas of the curriculum and through pastoral support.
What Students Can Expect
- Impartial careers information, advice and guidance at key transition points.
- Opportunities to explore academic, technical, vocational and apprenticeship pathways.
- Meaningful encounters with employers, workplaces, colleges and training providers.
- Careers lessons, enrichment activities and events linked to future opportunities.
- Support with applications, CV writing, interview preparation and next-step planning.
- A one-week work experience placement during the summer term of Year 10.
Helping Students Make Informed Choices
Students are encouraged to reflect on their ambitions, understand their strengths and plan ahead with confidence. Our careers programme helps them make informed decisions at each stage of transition, whether they are considering further education, training, apprenticeships or employment.
Provider Access and Partnerships
We work with families, employers, colleges, training providers and the wider community to support successful transitions. Providers of technical education and apprenticeships are welcomed into school to share information about post-16 options through assemblies, talks, group discussions, options events and taster activities.
How We Measure Impact
We regularly review our careers programme to ensure it meets students’ needs and reflects the Gatsby Benchmarks. This includes Compass+ tools, termly Compass reviews, FSQ questionnaires, student and parent voice, destination information and feedback from employers, providers and families. Destination data helps us monitor successful transitions and ensure students are supported into education, employment or training.
Contact Us
Careers Lead: Miss Croft
Work Experience Co-ordinator: Mrs Spokes
Governor Careers Link: Vanessa Green
Email: lcroft@prioryacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01582 661158
At Priory Academy, student success means every young person leaving us with the confidence, skills and ambition to take their next step and achieve their full potential.
Next review date: September 2027
Careers Programme Overview
Careers Learning Journey
Gatsby Benchmarks & Evidence
Careers Calendar
Student Information
BiologyBusiness StudiesChemistryEconomicsEnglishHistoryIT & ComputingMathematicsMedia StudiesPerforming ArtsReligious StudiesSports Science
Future Pathways & Apprenticeships
Parent Information
Staff Information
Work Experience
Employee Encounters
LMI (Labour Market Information)
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information (LMI) is a useful tool to help research future jobs in the local area, understand the skills needed for certain roles and the demand for future employment.
Please see link below for information about the South East Midlands region which includes Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and surrounding areas.
Unifrog
Mentoring & Guidance
For Employers
Employer Invitation
Are you an employer looking to work with the school? Then we are looking for you!
We are keen to work with employers who can pass on the benefit of their skills, experience and expertise.
Our careers events require volunteers for everything; from session facilitators to speakers, interviewers and stall holders at our annual careers fair.
We also welcome any job vacancies and training opportunities to be forwarded to the school for the attention of our students.
If you would like to find out more, or to volunteer for an event please contact:
Lorraine Croft, Careers Lead: lcroft@prioryacademy.co.uk
