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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
Career of the Month for September (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
01_Career_and_subject_of_the_month_September_.pptxCareer of the Month for September (Progress Careers):
Civil Engineer
AVERAGE SALARY: £45,000
Build a future that lasts. This month marks World Green Building Week, a global celebration of sustainable construction and the people shaping greener, smarter cities. In honour of this, our career of the month is: Civil Engineer! From roads and railways to bridges, schools and water systems, Civil Engineers design, build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps the world moving. If you love problem-solving and want a career that leaves a lasting mark on the world around you, this could be the path for you.
Let’s lay the foundations for your future…
JOB DESCRIPTION
Civil Engineers plan, design and oversee construction projects of all shapes and sizes, from housing developments and schools to major transport links and flood defences. You could specialise in areas such as structural, transportation, geotechnical or environmental engineering, working across office, site and lab settings. Civil Engineers work closely with architects, surveyors and construction teams, using technical software to model designs, calculate loads and solve problems before and during construction. No two projects are ever the same, and your work will help shape communities for generations to come.
QUALIFICATIONS
There are several routes into civil engineering, giving you flexibility in how you get there.
University route: A degree in Civil Engineering accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is the most common route, typically requiring A-Levels including Maths and Physics.
Apprenticeship route: A Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn, combining part-time study with paid, hands-on experience.
College route: A Level 3 qualification, such as a BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment, can also lead into engineering roles or further study.
Once qualified, many Civil Engineers go on to become Chartered or Incorporated Engineers through the ICE, which can open doors to more senior and specialist roles.
What you can be doing now
You don’t need to wait until university to start building your future. Maths and Physics are key subjects for this career, so keep building your confidence in these areas at school. Getting hands-on with design and technology projects, or trying out CAD software, can also give you a taste of how engineers bring ideas to life. Look out for STEM clubs, engineering taster days or work experience placements with local construction firms and councils – these are great ways to see the profession in action. Problem-solving puzzles, model-building and teamwork activities all help build the skills you’ll rely on as a Civil Engineer.
Lay the groundwork for a rewarding career and become a Civil Engineer!
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