St Matthias students have the opportunity to attend careers exhibitions, university days and college taster sessions, participating in programmes such as Aspire to HE and Aston University’s Keith Bradshaw Healthcare Programme. Workplace days and employer experiences are offered with local employers such as the NHS and GRAHAM Construction and in school they are able to take part in initiatives with external providers such as the Wolverhampton Education Business Partnership, Inspiring Futures and Medical Mavericks in an effort to inspire and encourage students to recognise and achieve their full potential throughout their time in school.
In KS3 learning includes:
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An Introduction to careers including exploring careers online
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An introduction to local labour market information
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Raising aspirations through challenging stereotypes and misconceptions about careers
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Developing enterprise skills and looking at workplace entrepreneurs
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Looking at personal aspiration and developing career aspirations
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Identifying learning strengths and setting goals as part of the GCSE options process
KS4 learning includes:
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Further developing enterprise skills including an enterprise project and developing effective communication skills and teamwork
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Post 16 options and applying
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Employability and interpersonal skills for employment and the wider world
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Considering career options
St Matthias students have the opportunity to attend careers exhibitions, university days and college taster sessions, participating in programmes such as Aspire to HE and Aston University’s Keith Bradshaw Healthcare Programme. Workplace days and employer experiences are offered with local employers such as the NHS and Jaguar Land Rover and in school they are able to take part in initiatives with external providers such as the Wolverhampton Education Business Partnership, Aspire to HE, Inspiring Futures, Medical Mavericks and Graham Construction in an effort to inspire and encourage students to recognise and achieve their full potential throughout their time in school.
Careers Team
Rebecca Neath – Careers Leader - Information, Advice and Guidance
Emma Phillips – Head of PSHE
Louise Seddon - Social Impact Business Partner GRAHAM Construction Buildings South Division
The school welcomes feedback from parents, students, teachers and employers on both the careers information given via this website and its careers programme. Please direct feedback / enquiries to the Careers Leader on rneath@st-matthias.com.
Employer/Parental Support
St Matthias is always looking for new and different opportunities to offer in our careers programme to further enrich the learning of our students.
If as an employer or parent / carer you would like to help us inspire and motivate our students around the world of work by sharing your professional or business experience please email
RNeath@St-Matthias.com
