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Careers Advice at Selby High
At Selby High School we are committed to Careers Education as a vital means of giving all students the skills, knowledge and understanding to manage their own lifelong learning and career development.
Learn more about our careers programme here.
Our careers education will prepare all students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of education, training and employment and also the challenges of adult life.
At Selby High School we provide students with a wide range of careers education opportunities from Year 7 right through to Year 11 to excel in the wider world, whatever their career aspirations.
Our students go onto careers in many different sectors, and the future will bring jobs and opportunities that don’t even exist now.
This dedicated careers area on our website has lots of useful information. You can find out about what we do in school and also find lots of resources and ideas to get you thinking about the wider world of work and your future in it.
Meet Mrs Costoya, our Careers Adviser at Selby High School.
Mrs Costoya is in school every Tuesday and Thursday. Her door is always open and she welcomes students to proactively come and see her in the Learning Resource Centre. She will be working with students in during individual guidance appointments to help them understand, realise and fulfil their career goals.
What does careers learning look like at Selby High?
"The school supports pupils to develop their knowledge of the opportunities available to them when they progress to further education and employment. Pupils can identify a range of careers that are open to them. They speak positively about their work experience in Year 10 and have clear ideas of where they would like to continue their studies." Ofsted Report, Nov. 2023
To enable our students to excel in the future, we help them develop skills such as resilience, self motivation and metacognition. We raise aspirations and open doors by creating opportunities to hear from or work with professionals in all kinds of fields. We offer comprehensive and impartial advice on options for the future beyond Selby High to help our students choose the right path for them.
There are many different opportunities throughout your time at Selby High which help equip you for the future. This page gives you an overview of our approach, or click below to see our programme in detail.
Information on Careers Impartial Advice and Guidance (CIAG)
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Year 11 Assembly Wed 25th September.pptxSlides above from Year 11 Careers Assembly - 25/09/24
Career of the Month for November (Unifrog):
Hear about a career/subject from a professional or university student
Reflect on what you like/dislike about this career/subject
Make links between this career/subject and your skills, current studies, and career goals
3_Career_and_subject_of_the_month_November_.pptxCareer of the Month for November (Progress Careers):
Crash Investigator
AVERAGE SALARY £32,000
This month plays host to ‘Road Safety Week’, a time to reflect on how vital road safety is and what happens when it isn’t followed. If you’ve ever wondered who pieces together the story behind a crash, this month’s career is for you: Crash Investigator! Drive full speed into a career where every detail matters. Crash Investigators uncover the causes behind road traffic accidents, working to improve safety, support justice, and prevent future tragedies.
Ready to decode the scene and steer road safety in the right direction?
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Crash Investigator, also known as Forensic Collision Investigators, you’ll usually work as a specialist police officer or civilian employed by police forces. Your role is to examine the scene of a collision in meticulous detail, gathering evidence that explains how and why it happened. This role isn’t for the faint of heart, you’ll have to attend crash sites – sometimes in difficult or distressing circumstances – noting down detailed measurements, photographs, and recordings of the scene. Decipher the cause of the crash and, in many cases, present your findings in court.
It’s a career where no two incidents are the same, and the work you do can have a direct impact on road safety and justice.
WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW?
If you’re interested in becoming a Crash Investigator, start by strengthening your foundation in science and maths. Physics will help you understand motion, speed, and impact – all essential for collision reconstruction.
Gaining experience with technology is also valuable. Practising with CAD or 3D modelling software can give you an edge, as these are often used to recreate accidents. You may be able to build this skill through design technology at school.
You could also build your skills and knowledge by volunteering with local road safety charities or attending Road Safety Week events to see how communities are working to reduce accidents.
Impact lives, uncover the truth, and steer the road to safety – a career as a Crash Investigator puts you in the driver’s seat of change!
QUALIFICATIONS
To pursue this career, you’ll typically need GCSEs in English, maths, and science, and A-levels in subjects such as maths or physics. Gaining additional qualifications in forensic science or engineering can help remove any speedbumps along the way.
Then you’ll typically train as a police officer. After your initial police training, you would specialise through a Forensic Collision Investigation qualification accredited by the College of Policing.
Alternatively, some universities, including De Montfort University, offer specialist degrees in Forensic Road Collision Investigation, which can support entry into police or private sector roles.
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