Christ the King College is keen to ensure that it is giving all students the best opportunities in college, allowing students to achieve their goals or put them on the right track to achieve them. During your time at the college, you will take part in a variety of activities to guide you.

Throughout their time at the college, all students will have access to local labour market information (LMI). The careers office is open to all students whenever they need guidance or support.

Isle of Wight Post-16 Options

Sixth Forms

Christ the King College Sixth Form

The Island VI Form

Cowes Enterprise College Sixth Form

East Wight Sixth Form (Ryde Academy)

Colleges

The Isle of Wight College

Training Providers

HTP Apprenticeship College

UK Sailing Academy (UKSA)

Platform One

SMART Training & Recruitment

Care Learning Centre (CLC)

Future Careers Quizzes

Barclays LifeSkills – Wheel of Strengths: What job should I do? Free to sign up.

UCAS Careers Quiz

National Careers Service – Discover your skills and careers

Helpful Guides

Springpod – Explore future options, virtual work experience and much more. Free to sign up.

Unifrog – All students have a login for this service and should use it freely both in and out of college.

Useful Links

Local labour market information (LMI) – Available on Unifrog when students explore careers.

Island Futures – Information and resources

Flying Start (Southern Universities Network) – Isle of Wight

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Isle of Wight Council – Jobs

Isle of Wight Jobs

The Apprenticeship Guide

Flying Start – Student resources

Like all schools, we follow the Gatsby Benchmarks in our careers programme. Careers education forms part of all subjects, allowing our programme to be tailored to each student through discussion and classwork.

An important part of preparing to leave school is having access to further education providers and workplaces. As our students prepare to move between Key Stages, we help them explore the options available. All subject options are considered for students at KS4, allowing them to make the best possible choices for GCSE. When preparing to move from school to college, students have opportunities to speak to other post-16 providers on site and visit other colleges to experience the atmosphere and departments that interest them.

For students preparing to leave us, we offer extensive support with applications for university, apprenticeships and jobs. This support continues to expand to include T Levels and the growing opportunities in degree apprenticeships. We also offer opportunities to visit universities, training facilities and workplaces, helping students experience the world of work and explore their options. We support them throughout this transition to adult life.

The careers programme in KS3 takes place in PSHE classes and includes exploring a range of career options. Students learn about college, university and apprenticeship pathways, how to access them and any specific subject requirements.

In Year 9, all students have a careers interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This helps them understand their options for Year 10 and choose appropriate GCSE subjects. Parents are invited to attend these interviews.

Students can also request a meeting with the careers coordinator, with or without their parents. Meetings will be arranged at a time that suits those involved.

University of Winchester Parents’ Guide

The University of Winchester has created a parents’ guide to help answer questions about education beyond Years 11 and 13. You can access the guide using the link below.

If you have any questions, you can also contact our Careers Leader at eimear.fitzgerald@christhekingcollege.co.uk .

The guide covers pathways into work, the importance of employability skills, the value of work experience and student finance. It also includes interviews and guest content from leading universities and employers.

University of Winchester – Parents’ Guide

University Options

UCAS – Advice for parents and guardians

The Uni Guide – University comparison

The Complete University Guide – University league tables

Student Finance

Further Education

Local Sixth Forms

Isle of Wight Council – School contacts

Your Future, Your Options – September 2021 booklet

SEND Support and Providers

Traineeships

Care in the Garden

The Holt

Alternative Providers

HTP Apprenticeship College

Isle of Wight College

MPCT Military Academies

Smart Training – Government-funded training programmes

Care Learning Centre

UKSA – United Kingdom Sailing Academy, Cowes, Isle of Wight

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship Vacancies

Isle of Wight Council – Jobs

Isle of Wight Jobs – Local recruitment

NHS Vacancies

National Apprenticeship Service

Island Futures

Get Involved

Christ the King College works with a number of businesses and individuals who support our careers programme. If you or your business would like to support our activities in the future, please email our Careers Leader, Eimear Fitzgerald .

We Need Your Help to Inspire Young Minds!

Being part of our business support network can be both rewarding and an exciting challenge. Employers like you help inspire young minds and transform attitudes through a range of activities and opportunities. This support is central to an excellent careers programme, as outlined by the Gatsby Foundation’s eight Benchmarks of good practice and the Careers and Enterprise Company.

We hold careers events annually and would love to get more businesses working with the school.

Ways You Can Support Us

Take part in mock interviews with Year 10 or Year 11 students and help them prepare for future job applications.

Give an inspiring talk about your industry or job role.

Run a hands-on workshop with activities relating to your area of expertise.

Join discussions about pathways after school, such as apprenticeships.

Help champion specific issues and challenge barriers in the workplace, including gender stereotyping and barriers faced by people with disabilities.

Help bring a subject lesson to life by linking it to your industry.

Offer a work experience placement for students at your business premises.

Become an Enterprise Adviser (EA), working with the Solent Careers Hub to support our careers education.

What to Expect

By getting involved, you will support the development of the future workforce and help broaden young people’s horizons. You will also have opportunities to develop your staff’s skills, strengthen community links and build a positive profile for your company.

We will support you throughout your visit to help make the most of your valuable time. Our Careers Lead will:

Act as your main point of contact for all enquiries.

Arrange preparatory meetings, discussions and information for the activities you sign up to.

Provide details of local arrangements, including parking, facilities and our safeguarding policy.

Carry out a short evaluation with you to help us improve our activities.

With your permission, add you to our network and keep you informed about future activities.

Get Involved

If you would like to get involved, please email Eimear.Fitzgerald@christthekingcollege.co.uk for more information.

Follow the Island Careers Partnership on Facebook for more ways to get involved across the island. This is suitable for employers, parents and pupils.

The Careers and Enterprise Company – Employer Standards: Shaping your workforce of tomorrow

Like all schools, we follow the Gatsby Benchmarks in our careers programme. Careers education is embedded in our teaching across all subjects, with all members of staff involved in its delivery. This provides a stable programme supported by our experienced staff and tailored to each student through discussion and classwork.

All members of staff are available to discuss students’ options and explain how their subjects can benefit them in the future. This is reinforced by the support our form tutors provide to the students in their care.

For more information, please visit the staff Careers Shared Drive.

Join our alumni group through Future First.