Careers
We recognise that it is essential to learn about career pathways and the world of work as well as to develop employability skills alongside the academic curriculum. Our CEIAG programme provides students with information, advice and guidance throughout their time with us at KHSS to ensure they are equipped to make appropriate decisions about their career pathway. Every student has a one-to-one meeting with a suitably qualified careers advisor during their time with us to help them make the best choices for them.
At KHSS we are committed to continually developing our CEIAG programme to ensure we provide the best opportunities for our students. We welcome contact from employers, further and higher education institutions to work with us to build on the range of opportunities we can provide for our students to engage in the world of work.
Our activities are linked to the 8 essential employability skills, 6 CDI Learning areas and the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks of quality careers guidance.
During these sessions, at a minimum, providers are given enough time to:
- Share information about their organisation and the approved technical qualifications and apprenticeships they offer.
- Explain what career routes these qualifications and apprenticeships could lead to.
- Provide insights into what it might be like to learn or train with that provider.
- Answer pupils’ questions.
Spotlight Careers Talks
Take place throughout the year, focussing on different sectors with smaller groups.
Careers Visits
Some pupils will have the opportunity to visit workplaces throughout the year.
More Information
Should you wish to discuss an opportunity with us please email our Careers Leader, Ms Homer via:
M.Homer@khss.org.ukCareers Parent GuideProvider Access Statement
Information for Students
Throughout your time at KHSS, you will have the opportunity to think about and talk about your future pathways. You will be given access to impartial careers guidance before you leave school as well have numerous opportunities to reflect on your skills and to begin to plan for your future.
It is important when thinking about your future to look at current employment trends so you know what jobs are available – this is called using Labour Market Information or LMI.
VIDEO: Understanding Labour Market Information by Shaw Trust
icould: How to use labour market informationNational Careers ServiceNational Careers Service: Skills and Careers AssessementProspects.ac.uk
Year 10 Work Experience
The launch assembly is on Thursday 11th September and the placement week is Monday 11th to Friday 15th May 2026. Pupils MUST contact several employers straight away to give themselves the best opportunities available.
Information for Parents
Talking Futures
If you want help getting a conversation started – whether your child knows what they want to do or not – we’ve created Conversation Cards to help you. Just choose the deck that’s right for your child and work through the cards together. You don’t need to complete them all in one go, or come to a full decision by the end as they may throw up some questions that take time to explore, but they will help you reach some decisions together. Try the below links:
Conversation Card Making your careers conversations easier - Talking Futures
Unifrog
Ask our school for a letter with the details of how to sign up for a parent/carers account.
Information for Teachers
Teaching staff play a vital role in helping to shape students’ career aspirations. We support our teachers by providing the following:
- Links to subject resources
- Unifrog
Information for Employers
Shaping the workforce of tomorrow
Explore ways to connect with Kings Heath Secondary School in supporting our Careers Education.
The Careers and Enterprise Company