Careers Week
09.03.2024 // Careers
What a fantastic initiative for Careers Week! Welcoming guest speakers from local colleges provides valuable insights and opportunities for students to explore potential career paths. Mrs. Martin’s dedication to guiding students on their journey to their future careers is truly commendable. Mrs Martin recently joined our team this year and we are thrilled that she...
YEAR 10 CAREERS DAY
08.07.2021 // Careers // Uncategorized
We were delighted to be able to hold the Year 10 Careers Day in school on Monday 5th July. The day-long event gave our students the opportunity to interact with speakers from local organisations and colleges, take part in Life Skills workshops and support them in gaining an insight into the world of work and life beyond school. More...
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
13.05.2021 // Careers
For all those 2021 leavers hoping to secure an Apprenticeship, there are currently a number of opportunities with local employers - Miss Hamer, Careers Advisor is available to support anyone who would like to apply. Details for some of these fantastic roles are below: More...
Apprenticeship Opportunities
22.04.2021 // Careers
We are delighted to be supporting a number of local organisations who are offering Apprenticeship opportunities this year. Some of the available roles are below, and any interested students are asked to contact Miss Hamer, Careers Advisor, as soon as possible, who will be able to provide more details and offer support with applications. Miss Hamer can be contacted at hamer.r@northallertonschool.org.uk More...
HEALTH CAREERS GET A COVID BOOST
05.03.2021 // Careers
More and more students are applying for careers in nursing and the caring professions. Numbers are up by a third this year – with 60,000 applying to study nursing, according to the university admissions service UCAS. For any students interested in a career in health there is a wealth of information on The WOW Show website with a health careers special HERE to help them. This looks in detail at 14 careers as Allied Health Professionals; and their National Careers Week Special features staff at The Christie NHS Foundation....
ASK THE AMBASSADORS! STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES
04.03.2021 // Careers
Student ambassadors from the University of York have created a range of informative and engaging videos where they talk about: why they chose to go to university, careers they had in mind when applying to universities and how university has helped them make choices and prepare themselves for the future. They give overviews on different courses offered including: Electronic Engineering, Archaeology and Heritage, Politics with International Relations, Criminology,...
CAREERS IS TOPIC OF THE WEEK – TRY THIS GAME!
03.03.2021 // Careers
We are celebrating National Careers Week in many ways in school this week. Students will take part in a range of activities provided by the National Careers Week organisation. Why not have a go at this game which aims to support students’ positivity, finding out about different careers and helping with resources to do further research into a range of careers.
SPEAKERS FOR SCHOOL – GREAT GREEN SKILLS VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
01.03.2021 // Careers
Speakers for Schools is now working with top UK employers on a Green Skills work experience week that offers our students meaningful virtual work experience opportunities that will provide them with insight into skills needed in the green economy and career pathways in these organisations. There are many opportunities for Year and 12 students and the application deadlines range from 3rd -15th March so students should apply as soon as possible to have the best chance of success. For a full list of placements sign in HERE to search and apply....
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS TO APPLY FOR OXFORD UNIVERSITY’S SUMMER SCHOOL
01.03.2021 // Careers // Sixth Form
Do you have good school grades but are not sure if Oxford, or university is right for you? Then Oxford University’s free UNIQ programme might be just what you need. This year, the programme will be online and enable you to explore your favourite subjects with world-class academics, meet with Oxford students and take part in their social activities. Applications are welcomed from Year 12 students in the first year of A-level studies or equivalent....
ALUMNA SOPHIE HALLIDAY PURSUES A CAREER BY FOLLOWING HER INTERESTS AND INSTINCTS
01.03.2021 // Alumni // Careers
'I studied at Northallerton School through to 2012, where I left with A Levels in Art, English Language and Psychology. I then took a gap year in New Zealand to train as a ski instructor, and followed the Winter season round to Switzerland where I applied my training and worked. Afterwards, I went on to study Fine Art at Northumbria University. At first I wasn't certain that I wanted to go to university, as I was keen to pursue a creative career, but unsure what that would entail. In my mind, the only way I was going to go to uni, was to study Art....
