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)
Click each Learning Journey below to view a larger version:
Slides above from Year 11 Careers Assembly - 25/09/24
Selby High Career Newsletters 2024/25:
October 2024 (coming soon):
Career of the Month for October (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
Career of the Month for November (Progress Careers):
DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
AVERAGE SALARY £31,000
Worried about your future career being monotonous? This role is perfect if you’re independent and want to do a bit of everything. Your day-to-day will be a mix of admin work, theoretical teaching and practical driving skills. Driving is a rite of passage in the UK, with over 50 million people with a license, according to Gov.uk.
So, if you’re looking for a career in high demand, this is the one for you!
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Driving Instructor, you’ll be responsible for teaching individuals how to drive safely and competently in accordance with national road regulations. You’ll provide instruction for both practical driving and theoretical knowledge, such as traffic rules and basic automotive knowledge.
Get those tyres turning and earn between £31,000 and £45,000 a year with the opportunity to change lanes in the future and become your own boss!
QUALIFICATIONS
Fuel your future and gain the qualifications to direct you towards a career as a Driving instructor. This career path allows you the freedom to choose any subjects to study at GCSE and A-level, however, studying business is a good option if you wish to become self-employed later on. The main qualification you’ll need to begin your journey is a full driver’s license.
Following your education, you will need to complete 3 qualifying tests which will allow you to become a fully qualified driving instructor. Help you arrive at your destination by becoming a trainee instructor and gaining some on the road experience.