Welcome to the careers section of our website.

NB. The careers information on our website is reviewed on an annual basis at the end of each academic year.

‘The school’s well-planned careers programme starts early and continues through to the sixth form. Pupils receive high-quality advice and guidance that help them make ambitious and informed choices about their futures. As a result, they are exceptionally well prepared for further education, training or employment.’ Ofsted 2025

At AMVC, our aim is to help students to choose a career that is right for them. We are fully committed to careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) for all of our students.  Our goal is to make sure all of our students understand the further education options available to them and that they are fully prepared for their working life after education.

CEAIG is an integral part of our provision for all students and it is taught within the PSHE (Personal Social Health and Education) curriculum within all key stages, although there is some cross-over into individual subjects. For further details on how careers information is integrated into the school please select the link below; this careers framework is supplemented by additional activities throughout the year.

Careers Framework - PSHE at AMVC

We evaluate our practice against the Gatsby Charitable Foundation’s Benchmarks - these are the benchmarks that underpin the most recent government legislation and the Ofsted framework. They provide an excellent self-assessment and reference point from which to evaluate both our current provision and our development moving forward.

 In summary, the Gatsby benchmarks are:

1. A stable careers programme
2. Learning from career and labour market information
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experiences of workplaces
7. Encounters with further and higher education
8. Personal guidance

AMVC’s CEIAG is evaluated termly, by the careers team.  The views of students, staff, parents and external partners involved in AMVC’s CEIAG will be used to make changes and improvements to the framework on an ongoing basis.   Student feedback will be taken through an evaluation form (and on occasion a focus group also) after every CEIAG event. We will use this feedback to review events and ensure they continue to be effective and have maximum impact. 

Destination tracking information and success rate at Post 16 interviews will also provide evidence of CEIAG impact. 

The Team

All students are entitled to independent and impartial advice and guidance. This could be via a designated website, careers events, PSHE lessons or our dedicated Careers department.

Staff Member	Job Title
Mr N Steele	Senior Manager with responsibility for Careers and Work Experience
Mrs S Clarke	Careers Advisor and Work Experience Co-ordinator
Miss J Stark	Sixth Form Careers
Mrs L Shepherd	PSHE Lead

Students are able to book an impartial 1:1 appointment with the schools Careers Advisor, Mrs S Clarke.

A member of the careers team will be available to speak to parents at all of our Year 9 Options Evening and Careers Fairs.  Should you wish to discuss your child’s career / educational options at any other time, please contact the Careers Team.

The Careers Team can each be contacted by email at office@arthurmellows.org or by phoning 01733 252235.

Additional Resources

Additional resources to support Careers research and advice include:

Unifrog  - AMVC’s online careers platform available to all students to log in via Microsoft Single Sign-On.  It offers students the ability to explore the worlds of work and education and help find their best next step.  It is also used to manage our work experience programme.

BBC Bitesize - Resources, information and advice available to support future careers planning or those just curious about the world of work, available in a wide range of different formats.

UCAS - Provides information and resources to help inspire and empower people to make aspirational choices about higher education and learning.

Prospects - Useful website to support post 16 students and graduates and offering topical advice and guidance via webinars and podcasts.

Amazing Apprenticeships – Offers free resources and webinars via both their Student and Parent Zones, providing clear and trusted support on apprenticeships and technical qualifications.

Not Going To Uni: Apprenticeships & Work Experience in the UK - Podcasts and other information available to support those who wish to explore the alternatives to going on to university.

icould - Real-life career videos and ideas for the future.