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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)
Click each Learning Journey below to view a larger version:
Year 11 Assembly Wed 25th September.pptxSlides above from Year 11 Careers Assembly - 25/09/24
Career of the Month for December (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
4_Career_and_subject_of_the_month_December.pptxCareer of the Month for December (Progress Careers):
Funeral Director
AVERAGE SALARY £20,000 - £30,000
In honour of ‘Grief Awareness Week’, this month we’re shining a light on the career of a Funeral Director. Often thought of as a grave career choice, it’s in fact a deeply meaningful and rewarding career path. Funeral Directors combine empathy and organisation to help people plan burials or cremations and support them through their final goodbyes to their loved ones. Ready to dig deeper into
this career?
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Funeral Director, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people during one of the most difficult times in their lives. You’ll guide them through every stage of the funeral planning process, from arranging floral tributes to coordinating transport, to advising on types of memorials and assisting with essential paperwork. Make a lasting difference with a career that cares beyond the goodbye, by becoming a Funeral Director!
QUALIFICATIONS
To become a Funeral Director, you’ll typically need GCSEs (or equivalent), along with strong communication, organisational and leadership skills. Sensitivity is essential for this role, as you’ll be supporting people at one of the most
emotional times in their lives. Many people start their journey with an apprenticeship in funeral operations or through an entry-level role at a funeral home - such as a Funeral Service Operative or Assistant - and work their way up
as they gain experience.
WHAT CAN YOU DO NOW?
You don’t need to wait until you leave school to start building the skills for a career as a Funeral Director. Begin by developing your communication and empathy skills - volunteering with local charities, community groups, or support services can help you practise listening and supporting others during difficult times.
Organisational skills are also essential, so get involved in planning events, school projects, or clubs where you can help coordinate tasks and schedules. This will give you a taste of managing details and working with people under pressure.
You can also boost your knowledge by learning about bereavement and supporting others through free online courses, books, or workshops. Even small steps now will help you develop the qualities needed to guide people through some of life’s toughest moments.
Make a difference, support your community, and start building a career that cares beyond the goodbye - the path to becoming a Funeral Director can start today!
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