Careers Education and Information Guidance
At St John Fisher Catholic Academy, we are passionate about preparing our students not just for exams, but for life beyond the classroom. Our Careers and Futures programme is designed to inspire ambition, broaden horizons, and equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to make informed choices about their future.
From the early years of secondary school right through to our Associated 6th Form, students benefit from high-quality guidance, engaging careers education, and meaningful encounters with employers, universities, and training providers. Whether they aspire to go to university, start an apprenticeship, or enter the world of work, we help each young person to discover their strengths, explore opportunities, and plan a path that suits their individual interests and talents.
Through one-to-one support, careers events, work experience, and inspirational speakers, our students leave St John Fisher with not only a strong academic foundation, but the direction and self-belief to pursue their goals with confidence.
We are proud to support our students as they take their next steps and excited to see the difference they go on to make in the world.
Application for Provider Access
Management of provider access requests Procedure
A provider wishing to request access should contact Mrs Bishop, Assistant Headteacher.
• Telephone: 01423 887254
• Email: office@sjfchs.org.uk
Opportunities for access
The school will make a suitable space available for discussions between the provider and students, as appropriate to the activity. The school will also make available ICT and other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will all be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with Mrs Bishop, Assistant Headteacher.
Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature with so Mrs Bishop, Assistant Headteacher so that they can be displayed in the Careers Section of the school library. Providers are also welcomed to email digital copies of their prospectus and the school will publish on student platforms.
Careers Provider Access Policy - November 2024
Careers in the Sixth Form
The Associated Sixth Form offer a comprehensive careers programme, full details are listed under the Sixth form careers page on this website
A wealth of information relating to life after Year 13 can be found on the website below and students can utilise the careers facilities located at Bede House on the St Aidan’s site.
Further research- the following Websites provide useful information on supporting your son or daughter. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Dukes at school.
- A computer program, which suggests career ideas for you based on your response to a series of multiple-choice questions
- You will need the licence code, contact Mrs Dukes for this
- A web-based resource, which will give you in-depth and up to date information on thousands of jobs.
- A-Z of careers with really useful information and websites
- Contact Mrs Dukes for the password.
A web-based resource which provides information, advice and guidance across England to help you make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities
Apprenticeships
UCAS
UCAS Conservatoires – Music and Drama Courses
UK Course Finder – Matches courses to your interests