Careers

The Willink School has a critical role to play in preparing our students for transitions into the next stage of their careers; whether it be into education, training or employment. Combining high quality, independent and impartial careers guidance with a comprehensive careers education program and up to date labour market information, we aim to support every student in developing an understanding of themselves, their skills, strengths and interests.

Key Staff

Ms Clare Desai - Careers Leader and Independent Careers Advisor
Mr A Collot – SLT Lead for Careers
Mrs K Friend – Head of PSHE

The school employs a dedicated Careers Leader, Ms Clare Desai. For information and guidance on careers related matters, she can be contacted: By email: careers@willink.w-berks.sch.uk By telephone: 0118 9832030.

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance

Preparation for employment is an integral part of everything we do at The Willink School. Whether students eventually go on to further or higher education, employment or self-employment once they leave us, we want their time at The Willink School to have provided them with the skills and knowledge to make the choices that are best for them.

Careers Programme

Through our Careers Programme we provide the best possible careers education, information, advice and guidance to all our students in line including:

up-to-date information about the local employment market;
independent and impartial careers guidance;
opportunities to meet employers
opportunity for work experience;
curriculum links to real-world careers;
information on all post-16 options (apprenticeships as well as further education); and
CV and application advice.

Careers Information

The links below contain information for students, parents/carers, teachers and employers.

Careers Programme

All pupils have access to:

The Willink School Careers pages on the school website https://www.willinkschool.org.uk/Careers/
CEIAG Websites
Up to date Labour Market Information via the school website
Employers, Training Providers, Further Education and Higher Education Providers
Careers in the curriculum based subject specific experiences such as school trips, subject specific competitionsand subject specific career focussed homework

Key Stage 3:

Year 7, 8 and 9 – UniFrog tasks and exploration
Year 9 Options Evening – students and parents have the opportunity to speak with subject teachers and the Careers Adviser
Year 9 Careers Appointments for options advice
Drop down mornings such as “Financial Awareness”and “Guess my Job”

Key Stage 4: