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03/12/24

We are pleased to announce that we have received accreditation for National Online Safety. This is in recognition of the work undertaken in school, by staff, to ensure our pupils know how to keep themselves safe online.https://t.co/C79iLFylgq#cdsonlinesafety pic.twitter.com/1tHKvvYyz4

26/11/24

The Charles Dickens School is looking for a Cover Supervisor to join the team in Broadstairs. This role would suit someone who wants to support teaching & learning in a school. Find out more: https://t.co/1o6kqf5RX1 pic.twitter.com/YWwuh7jAtF

26/11/24

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26/11/24

Cover Supervisor required by the Chares Dickens School in Broadstairs, Kent. Info/Apply: https://t.co/DjB9XdpnAl pic.twitter.com/pjINZFuu9J

22/11/24

Y10 Textiles pupils have been studying Poppy Treffry and using their local surroundings such as the beach, their garden or local park to influence their textile design ideas. Pupils really enjoyed making personal connections to their work. pic.twitter.com/NnmXbKaAv0

22/11/24

Y7 Art pupils have been working on Frank Stella inspired sculptures. They worked in pairs to combine decorative shapes to create sculptured forms, exploring colour, pattern and space, and considering balance and structure to create forms that can be viewed from all angles. pic.twitter.com/95ELulyEUj

22/11/24

KS3 pupils had the opportunity to visit Canterbury Cathedral for a guided tour and to complete a workshop in the historic archives.  The tour was informative and it was clear that pupils were engaged in learning more about this beautiful and renowned landmark.#cdshistory pic.twitter.com/LrJ3ocPk1L

21/11/24

Cooking club continued with the Italian theme and pupils made deliciously filled, and folded, pizzas called calzone. We wonder how many made it home, but they warmed up our budding chefs from the inside out!#cdsfood pic.twitter.com/wmBaoecDJW

21/11/24

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19/11/24

Our local Environmental Health Officer, Emily Whittaker, visited the School to present to Y9 & 10 H&C pupils. She explained what her job is like day to day and some pupils were able to act out what happens when ‘an inspector calls’.A very enjoyable session. Thank you Emily. pic.twitter.com/UF9c5ah37J

19/11/24

Year 11 Hospitality & Catering ‘high skills’ intervention began in style with Ms Grossmith leading the way and pupils all successfully making eggs benedict!Incredible effort and outcomes for all, well done.#cdshospitality pic.twitter.com/ru3jpNx8nH

18/11/24

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15/11/24

Our ladies at Independent Catering stole the show again today for Children in Need. Always ready to take part in an event pupils are celebrating, today saw Pudsey ears, Children in Need T-Shirts and Aprons.Look at the incredible Pudsey cupcakes & biscuits.Thank you ladies! pic.twitter.com/pGFXL8DzjX

15/11/24

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15/11/24

Y7 & 8 pupils have the option to complete the Mayor of Broadstairs Award this year. This is an exciting addition to our Character Education programme and is supported by the Mayor of Broadstairs and St Peters, Cllr Mike Garner.#cdscharactereducation pic.twitter.com/Xyrx0FbRWW

14/11/24

Our budding chefs took part in a ravioli masterclass this week with Daisy Bergonzi of YUMDMC. Pupils successfully made hand rolled ravioli pasta parcels filled with ricotta, lemon, spinach, garlic and parmesan and topped with brown butter.#cdsfood pic.twitter.com/JCKw3qjUD8

13/11/24

Pupils serving as cadets in the armed forces paid their respects for Remembrance today by dressing in their cadet uniforms at school today, joined by Margate Boys’ Brigade, the Scout troops and the Sea Scouts. Lest we forget. pic.twitter.com/SD2lkwHrzY

13/11/24

A group of Year 8, 9 and 10 pupils had an unforgettable experience at The Lion King Musical in London’s West End! It was a wonderful opportunity to see a live performance and be inspired by the creativity that goes into a professional show.#cdsculturalcapital pic.twitter.com/NYOatrz0te

12/11/24

Y9 pupils took part in a session with EBP about marketing and promoting themselves online and the consequences of their digital footprint, making them aware of potential negative effects of what they post online. Thank you for an engaging and informative presentation. pic.twitter.com/KIgMwikloB

12/11/24

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11/11/24

The School was represented by Head Pupils Leah and Ruby, at Broadstairs' Remembrance Service, laying a wreath on behalf of CDS. It was an honour for the School to take part in the coming together of the local community for this service.Lest we forget...#cdsremembrance pic.twitter.com/dTXVJBLFOV

11/11/24

Pupils serving as cadets in the armed forces paid their respects for Remembrance today by dressing in their cadet uniforms at school today, joined by Margate Boys’ Brigade, the Scout troops and the Sea Scouts.Les we forget.#cdsremembrance pic.twitter.com/BtPYEJy9MT

08/11/24

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08/11/24

Engineering Club made jack-o’-lanterns which are a traditional decoration for Halloween. Pupils drew a design and then used Techsoft to transfer it to a computer and print the face of their jack-o’-lantern on the laser cutter. These look amazing !#cdsdt pic.twitter.com/ff2kRVTuFa

08/11/24

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Careers linked to Curriculum Subjects

Business and Enterprise

Subject

Business and Enterprise

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Leadership
    Teamwork
    Networking
    Organising/ time management
    Communication
    Aiming high/ planning
    Problem solving
    Adaptability/ personal effectiveness
    Initiative

What Qualifications might I need?

  • Level 2 – Business/Enterprise (GCSE/ BTEC Equivalent)
  • Level 3 Business/Finance/Enterprise (A level or BTEC equivalent)
  • Higher Level Apprenticeships
  • University Degrees in a range of Business related fields/topics

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for?
(job overview, salary)

Average Salary - £28,146

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 72%

Popular industries – Science and technical fields, insurance, finance, marketing

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Business and Management : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

 

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

Business and Management : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

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Child Development

Subject

Child Development

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • to be naturally caring – you'll need to be enthusiastic about supporting young children
     
  • strong speaking skills, so you can lead activities for young children clearly, and communicate confidently with parents
     
  • creativity and innovation, so you can come up with fun games and activities and be open to using your imagination
     
  • adaptability, as your plans may change depending on the children's needs and behaviour throughout the day
     
  • accountability – you'll need to be comfortable with being responsible for the health and safety of young children

What Qualifications might I need?

  • Level 2 – Child Development (GCSE/ BTEC Equivalent)
  • Level 3 Child Care (A level or BTEC equivalent)
  • University Degrees in a range of Child Care related fields/topics
  • You may not always need a level 3 qualification but evidence of your numeracy and literacy skills, enhanced background checks by an organisation like the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average Salary - £21, 000-£42, 000

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 99% (from CCCU)

Popular industries – Nursery worker, Youth Worker, Early Years/Secondary Teacher, Foster Care, Social Care, Paediatrics

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

 

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

Business and Management : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

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Engineering

Subject

Engineering Design

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Leadership
  • Attention to detail/accuracy
  • Practical skills
  • Interest in design in the world around you
  • Teamwork
  • Organising/ time management
  • Communication skills
  • Aiming high
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability/ personal effectiveness
  • Efficiency

What Qualifications might I need?

  • Level 2 – Engineering Design (GCSE/ BTEC Equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 3 Engineering (A level or BTEC equivalent)
  • NVQ level 3 Engineering Design and Draughtsperson
  • Higher Level Apprenticeships
  • University Degrees in a range of Engineering related fields/topics

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average Salary - £42,612

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 69%

Popular industries – Science and technical fields, civil engineering, mechanics, aeronautical/ environmental engineering

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

18,000+ Engineering Jobs, Employment 18 July 2024| Indeed.com

Where can I find out more?

Engineering, Manufacturing and Automotive - Broadstairs College

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English

Subject

English

What sort of skills/qualities/characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However, if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Good communication skills (written/verbal)
  • Inference
  • Decisiveness
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Creativity

What qualifications might I need?

  • GCSEs in English Literature and English Language
  • A Level (or equivalent) in English Literature or English Language
  • University degrees in an English based subject, either joint honours (English alongside another subject), or single honours (just studying English)

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average salary 15 months after graduating with an English degree - £24,582

Percentage of students employed after this time – 71%

Popular industries – Journalism, teaching, marketing, publishing, copywriting, social media and public relations.

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

English and Comparative literature : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

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Geography

Subject

Geography

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

Studying Geography gives a diverse range of skills across the physical, human areas of Geography. These include cartographic, graphical, numerical and statistical skills, time management, organisation, presentation, creativity, communication and literacy, application of knowledge and issues evaluation (problem solving) skills.

What Qualifications might I need?

  • GCSE in Geography
  • A Level in Geography
  • University Degrees in a range of Geography related fields/topics

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

The average salary for Geography is £32,174 per year in the United Kingdom.

Data on geography at university - RGS

Top 10 professional jobs held by first-degree human geography graduates

  1. Environment professionals 
  2. Secondary education teaching professionals 
  3. Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants 
  4. Human resources and industrial relations officers 
  5. Management consultants and business analysts
  6. Advertising and marketing associate professionals
  7. Construction project managers and related professionals
  8. Business and related research professionals
  9. Chartered surveyors
  10. Business associate professionals N.E.C.

Top 10 professional jobs held by first-degree physical geography graduates

  1. Environment professionals 
  2. Secondary education teaching professionals 
  3. Business associate professionals n.e.c. 
  4. Human resources and industrial relations officers 
  5. Advertising and marketing associate professionals 
  6. Construction project managers and related professionals 
  7. Chartered surveyors 
  8. Management consultants and business analysts 
  9. Civil engineers 
  10. Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

 Source – What Do Graduates Do? 2023/24

For more detail - geography | Search | National Careers Service

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

https://www.unifrog.org/student/subjects/direct/geography

geography | Search | National Careers Service

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Health and Social Care

Subject

Health and Social Care

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • excellent organisational and time management skills
  • good practical skills
  • the ability to inspire confidence and trust in people
  • the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • good teamwork skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
  • excellent listening and communication skills
  • excellent communication and listening skills
  • tact, patience and persuasiveness
  • the ability to interpret body language and other non-verbal communication
  • the ability to cope emotionally with distressing issues
  • organisational skills
  • the ability to work on your own initiative

What Qualifications might I need?

  • Level 2 – Health and Social Care (GCSE/ BTEC Equivalent)
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care (A level or BTEC equivalent)
  • University Degrees in a range of Health and/or Social Care related fields/topics

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average Salary - £23, 000-£66, 000

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 99% (from CCCU)

Popular industries – Nursing, Midwifery, Social Care, Social Work, Child Care, Physiotherapy, Counselling.

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

Business and Management : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

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History

Subject

History

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Ability to make a reasoned judgement from a range of sources.
  • Ability to see topics from a range of views.
  • Ability to write effectively and persuasively.
  • Ability to assess reliability of information

What Qualifications might I need?

  • GOSE History
  • A Level History
  • University Degrees in a range of History  related fields/topics

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average Salary - £25,775

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 60% with 15% continuing on to further study (Masters/PHD)

Popular industries – accountancy, journalism,

Law, librarianship, museum studies, teaching

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

 History : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

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Hospitality & Catering

Subject

Hospitality & Catering

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Organising/ time management
  • Communication skills
  • Aiming high
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability/ personal effectiveness
  • Initiative
  • Efficiency

What Qualifications might I need?

  • Level 2 – Hospitality & Catering/ Hospitality Services (GCSE/ BTEC Equivalent)
  • NVQ Level 3 Professional cookery (A level or BTEC equivalent)
  • NVQ level 3 Hospitality Supervision & Leadership
  • Higher Level Apprenticeships
  • University Degrees in a range of Culinary related fields/topics

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average Salary - £38,639

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 87%

Popular industries – Hospitality, catering, event planning, hotel management, food operations, food science

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

19,000+ Hospitality Jobs, Employment 18 July 2024| Indeed.com

Where can I find out more?

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education: What it's really like : Unifrog Blog

Catering and Hospitality - Broadstairs College

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Mathematics

Subject

Mathematics

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

As a Mathematician you’ll have a broad set of analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. This is valuable in countless professions. For example, you could formulate models that solve business problems, predict extreme weather conditions, decipher codes or analyse the safety of new medical drugs. 

Because your skill set will be so broad, you could choose to go down a science or technology route, or one in business, medicine, banking, insurance or management. Most sectors need mathematicians in some shape or form. Many students also go into further study or research.

What Qualifications might I need?

GCSE Mathematics- All students are required to achieve a grade 4 or better at GCSE. In order to go on level 3 maths students are required to achieve a grade 6 or above GCSE Maths - AMSP

Level 3- Core Maths Level 3 Core Maths - AMSP

A-Level Maths A level Mathematics - AMSP

A-Level Further Maths A level Further Mathematics - AMSP

University Degrees in a range of Mathematics and STEM related fields  Mathematics degrees | course guide - Complete University Guide (thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk)

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Mathematics graduates can expect an entry-level salary of between £20,000–£28,000.

As your career progresses, your average salary will depend on the field you’ve entered. You could have an income of £55,000 as a senior actuarial analyst, or up to £156,500 as a chief actuary.

If you become an operational researcher, you could earn from £40,000–£80,000 with experience.

Having specialist knowledge and skills will make you highly employable across many areas.

Roles could include: Actuary, Business analyst, Chartered accountant, Cryptographer, Data scientist, Economist, Investment analyst, Mathematical researcher, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Operations research analyst, Radiation protection scientist, Research scientist, Risk management officer, Software engineer Statistician, Teacher, Trainee actuary

Other potential opportunities include: Aerospace engineer, Astronomer, CAD technician, Financial trader, Game designer, Market researcher, Meteorologist, Neuropsychologist, Quantity surveyor, Software tester.

Careers with a Mathematics degree (thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk)

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

Jobs that use Maths - Careers - BBC Bitesize

What can I do with a mathematics degree? | Prospects.ac.uk

https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/resources/shared/working-in-maths

Careers Archives - Maths Careers

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Careers with a Mathematics degree (thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk)

 

Media Studies

Subject

Media Studies

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

Media Studies is a very broad subject that branches off into a multitude of different specific qualifications and careers. However, despite the breadth of opportunities, there are some skills that are relevant and desirable across them all. These include (but are not limited to):

  • Lateral thinking;
  • Creativity;
  • Good organisation skills;
  • Collaboration- most Media careers require the ability to work within teams of specialists;
  • Listen and follow instruction- many media jobs will require working for a client and fulfilling a brief they have set;
  • Good computing skills- there may be specialist software you will have to be proficient in;
  • Meeting deadlines.

What Qualifications might I need?

  • GCSE Media Studies
  • A Level Media Studies or Film Studies
  • University Degrees in a range of media related topics- you can apply for a Media Studies general course, or may choose to specialise in a media field, such as ‘Journalism’.

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average Salary - £35,913 up to £65k+

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 74%

Popular industries – Journalism, Graphic Design, Advertising, Social Media Management, Public Relations.

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

School subject matches : careers library (unifrog.org)

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Music

Subject 

Music 

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field? 

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you: 

  • Musical Ability 

  • Independence 

  • Listening Skills 

  • Perseverance 

  • Team Work 

  • Dedication and Motivation 

What Qualifications might I need? 

  • Level 2 – Music or Music Technology (BTEC or GCSE) 

  • Level 3 – Music or Music Technology (BTEC, A Level of industry equivalent) 

  • Higher Level Apprenticeships 

  • University Degrees in a range of Music and Performing Arts disciplines or Conservatoire study. 

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary) 

Average Salary - £35,857 

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 82% 

Popular industries – Entertainment, Education, Content Creation, Sound Engineering, Media, Advertising, Marketing, Broadcasting 

Where can I find Labour Market Information? 

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk) 

Where can I find out more? 

Youth Music – Working in the Music Industry 

UK Music – Inside the Music Industry 

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MFL

Subject

Languages

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. Having a language alongside other skills can make you an attractive choice for employers. However, if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Original Thinking
  • Confidence
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Tolerance

What Qualifications might I need?

Qualifications in languages can range from GCSE to Degree level but also include if you are bilingual

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There are also internationally recognised levels of language proficiency which would enable you to study in other countries.

You can study many subjects alongside languages at degree level.

Use www.ucas.com to search for courses which include a language.

What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average Graduate Salary - £24, 864-£26, 849

On average people who speak another language earn around 19% more than those who don’t

Language skills might help you to work with partners, customers, suppliers and work colleagues from abroad

Popular industries – Business, Teaching, Intelligence, Tech, Logistics, Diplomacy, Law

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

Some examples of language courses

Keyword: languages : careers library (unifrog.org)

Some examples of careers

Keyword: languages : careers library (unifrog.org)

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RE

Subject

RE

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Leadership
    Teamwork
    Empathy
    Organising/ time management
    Excellent Communication
  • Ability to understand cultural differences
  • Observation skills
  • Effective response to unforeseen situations.
  • Planning
    Problem solving
    Adaptability
  • Initiative

 

What Qualifications might I need?

  • Solid set of GCSEs
  • A levels (sociology, IB anthropology)
  • Degree – Various depending on role, not a necessity for most roles.

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Border Force.

Processing arrivals into the UK.  Assisting the Police (Human trafficking, drug smuggling and so on), Intelligence officers, passport control, small boats operational command.

£28k - £48k

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

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Home Office Jobs | Apply now for our latest roles | Home Office (homeofficejobs-sscl.co.uk)

 

Science

Subject

Science

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

Technical Skills: Proficiency in laboratory techniques, data analysis, research methods and technical writing.                                                            

Soft Skills: Effective communication, analytical problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, and efficient time management.                        

Personal Qualities: Natural curiosity, attention to detail, persistence, ethical behaviour, adaptability, and innovation.                                            

Interpersonal Skills: Strong networking, leadership, and conflict resolution abilities.

What Qualifications might I need?

Some fields need special certificates to show you have extra training, like in lab techniques or using certain software.

Bachelor’s Degree: Most science jobs need at least a university degree in a science subject like biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering.

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Laboratory Technician: Assists in experiments and maintains lab equipment; average salary around £18,000 to £22,000 per year.

Pharmacy Technician: Dispenses medications under pharmacist supervision; average salary around £20,000 to £25,000 per year.

Environmental Technician: Monitors environmental conditions and collects samples; average salary around £18,000 to £24,000 per year.

Medical Laboratory Assistant: Prepares samples and runs basic tests; average salary around £18,000 to £22,000 per year.

Research Assistant: Supports scientific research by collecting data and conducting experiments; average salary around £22,000 to £26,000 per year.

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

National Careers Service: Provides detailed job profiles, including salaries, skills required, and job outlook. Website: National Careers Service 

Prospects: Offers career advice and information on various job roles, including those in science. Website: Prospects 

Office for National Statistics (ONS): Publishes data and reports on employment, salaries, and job market trends in the UK.Website: ONS   

UCAS: Provides information on career options and pathways in science and other fields. Website: UCAS                                                                    

Future Learn: Offers courses and resources that include labour market insights for science careers. Website: FutureLearn 

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

STEM Careers Support

STEM Careers - Youth Employment UK

Business and Management : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

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Sociology

Subject: Sociology

Business and Enterprise

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical writing
  • Political knowledge
  • Cultural capital
  • Knowledge of current affairs
  • Ability to link ideas together

What Qualifications might I need?

  • GCSE Sociology
  • A-Level Sociology
  • A-Level Politics
  • A-Level Criminology
  • Batchelor of Arts with Honours Sociology
  • Batchelor of Arts with Honours Politics
  • Batchelor of Arts with Honours Social Policy
  • Batchelor of Arts with Honours Criminology

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Average Salary - £28,146

Percentage of students employed after 3 years study – 82%

Popular industries:

Journalism

Social work

Teaching

Politics

Research

Civil Servant

Government advisor

Sociologist

Psephologist

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

Sociology : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

Criminology : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

Politics and International relations : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

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Sports

Subject

Sport Studies

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However, by studying sport it will help you to develop some of the following attributes which may help make you attractive to employers:

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Competition and Sportsmanship
  • Handling pressure
  • Management and responsibility
  • Commitment
  • Creativity
  • Tolerance

What Qualifications might I need?

Qualifications in sport can range from BTEC Tech Awards (Level 2) or GCSE PE, Level 3 Sport or A-Level PE to Degree. These would need to generally be Merit or Grade 5 or Higher to study Level 3 and then B’s or Distinctions to study at University.

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Use www.ucas.com to search for courses which include a language.

What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Sport is a huge industry for anyone to enter with a wide range of fields to work in. Some Popular areas with an average graduate salary are:

Fitness Instructor – Assessing people’s fitness and creating personal training programmes for them - £17,000

Performance Sports Scientist – Analyse competition and performance data to identify areas for improvement - £23,000

PE Teacher – Plan and deliver lessons to motivate and inspire students to achieving their potential - £30,000

Sports Commentator – research facts on teams and athletes and describe live action as it happens – variable salary

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

Some examples of sport courses

Keyword: Sport : courses library (unifrog.org) Some examples of careers

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Travel

Subject

Travel

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

Studying Geography gives a diverse range of skills across the physical, human areas of Geography. These include cartographic, graphical, numerical and statistical skills, time management, organisation, presentation, creativity, communication and literacy, application of knowledge and issues evaluation (problem solving) skills.

 

 

What Qualifications might I need?

  • BTEC Level 2 in Travel and Tourism
  • BTEC Level 3 in Travel and Tourism
  • University Degrees in a range of Travel and Tourism related fields/topics

 

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

The average salary for Tourism jobs is £29,000per year in the United Kingdom.

  • There is a wide variety of jobs roles within the travel and tourism sector including-
  • Airline customer service agent. Airline passenger service agent, air travel assistant. ...
  • Airline pilot. Aircraft pilot, co-pilot, first officer, captain. ...
  • Airport information assistant. ...
  • Cabin crew. ...
  • Cruise ship steward. ...
  • Diver. ...
  • Heritage officer. ...
  • Hotel manager.

For more details Travel and tourism | Explore careers (nationalcareers.service.gov.uk)

Example job-

Travel Coordinator

£20K–£25K a year

Explorations Company is a pioneering luxury tour operator providing once-in-a-lifetime holidays and expeditions around the world. Our clients love us for our creativity, meticulous planning, impeccable and highly bespoke service, and above all for our unwavering commitment to sustainability and conservation. We are a hardworking team and offering high-end services to our clients is our priority; however, we like to have fun while we do it.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Travel Coordinator to join our team. As a Travel Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the sales team in creating travel itineraries, booking accommodations, and coordinating transportation and other services and arrangements for our clients. Your role will be crucial in ensuring smooth and seamless travel experiences for our customers

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Where can I find out more?

https://www.unifrog.org/student/careers/direct/travel-agent

https://www.unifrog.org/student/careers/direct/travel-guide

https://www.unifrog.org/student/subjects/direct/leisure-and-tourism

Travel and tourism | Explore careers (nationalcareers.service.gov.uk)

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Visual Arts

Subject

Creative industries

Art/ Photography/ Textiles/ Graphics

What sort of Skills/Qualities/Characteristics are employers looking for in this field?

The range of skills, qualities or characteristics you could show in the subject are varied. However if you are able to demonstrate any of the skills below, employers will be interested in speaking to you:

  • Problem solving.
  • Time management – working freelance or as part of a company, you will be expected to meet deadlines.
  • Adaptability – able to adapt to clients ideas and changing briefs.
  • Passion and enthusiasm for your chosen field.
  • Creativity – be able experiment and explore, evaluate and refine to get to a high quality outcome.
  • Proactivity – creative industries will require you to be self-motivated and proactive.
  • Communication: Be able to share ideas visually and through oral combinations.
  • Networking – as a freelance artist or designer you will be expected to network to build up your cliental and broaden your brand. 

What Qualifications might I need?

Depending on if you are freelance or working for a local or international company will require you to have a range of qualifications.

Most employers would look for the following

  • Experience – this can include producing your own work or working as part of a team – at least 3 years experience in the specific job role/ area.
  • A portfolio of your own work/ examples of projects you have worked on, will be expected at any design or creative job interview.
  • A degree for entry or junior level design jobs.
  • A creative internship – like a work experience role to help you gain experience and build your portfolio for interview.
  • A creative graduate scheme – allowing you hand on experience in a range of creative industries roles within a company. 
  • A Masters in your specialist area such as ceramics or Fashion design is preferred by larger companies.
  • Experience in another language – as part of design degree you may be required to study a language as design is an international industry.

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What sort of Job Roles could I apply for? (job overview, salary)

Graphic designer - £26.621 PY (also paid per job) – creates visual messages such as posters, leaflets etc

Teacher - £30,000+ (teaches others through a range of creative workshops and projects)

Fashion merchandiser - £26,858PY- selects what clothes are to be sold in shops.

Animator – between £40 and £70,000 (create digital or hand drawn frames to create moving illustrations)

Architect – £50.000+ (designs buildings/ structures)

Creative director -£66,323PY (work with a team throughout the advertising/ filming  process)

Make up artists -£14 per hour (working on wedding make up to film, fashion or advertising make up)

Tattoo artist - £28,000PY (Body artist using ink to draw on people)

Fashion designer-  £37,675 PY (designing clothes)

App designer/ Web designer -£27,725 – (designs the visual layout of a web page for a client).

Interior designer - £36,988 PY (designing interior spaces from homes to shopping centres)

Stylist -£24,071py (paid to style a client)

Game artist - £30,000 (working with a team to design games, characters and graphics)

Photographer -£25,597PY (Photographing weddings, fashion, food, animals, places etc)

Museum curator/ Art director -£46,383PY (organising art exhibitions)

Gallery Manager £30,823 PY (running a gallery or exhibition space)

Art therapist- £35 to 50,000+ (working with individuals or groups of people to use art as an emotional outlet)

*PY=per year

Where can I find Labour Market Information?

Labour market overview, UK Statistical bulletins - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Facts and Figures - The Creative Industries

Where can I find out more?

Business and Management : Subjects library (unifrog.org)

KentChoices | Home (kentprospectus.co.uk)

Eight things to know about the Creative Industries - Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (pec.ac.uk)

Facts and Figures - The Creative Industries

Homepage (artscouncil.org.uk)

British Council | The UK’s international culture and education organisation

Crafts Council

British Fashion Council - Home