Support for Teachers

At our school, all subject staff integrate careers awareness into their teaching, even in courses not directly linked to specific occupations. For example, STEM subjects showcase how skills learned in science, technology, engineering, and maths can open doors to a wide range of career paths. By embedding careers guidance across the curriculum, we help students make informed choices and prepare for life beyond school.

To support this approach, we’ve compiled a range of useful links, resources, and tools for teachers, students, and careers leaders. These resources cover career guidance frameworks, lesson ideas, confidence-building strategies, and pathways to further education and employment.

Useful Links for Teachers

• The Benchmarks – goodcareerguidance.org.uk
• Gatsby Benchmark 4 Guides – Liverpool City Region Careers Hub
• Careers in the Curriculum Report: What Works – careersandenterprise.co.uk
• Good Practice – Forum Talent Potential – forum-talent-potential.org
• LCR Careers Hub – Liverpool City Region Careers Hub
• Teaching Resources – My World of Work
• KS4+ Subject-specific Resources Booklet – careerpilot-resources.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com
• STEM Careers Toolkit – for Careers Leaders in secondary schools and colleges (Benchmark 4).pdf

Video Resources

• MyPath Careers UK
• BBC Bitesize Careers
• icould
• CareersBox
• First Careers
• Success at School: Top Career Videos

Self-Esteem, Confidence & Support Channels

Building confidence and resilience is key to helping students succeed in school and beyond. Useful resources include:

• VeryWell Mind: How to Boost Self-Confidence
• Mind: Confidence & Self-Esteem for Young People
• Sector 7 – support for young people (details via school contact)

Pathways & Informed Choices

• Informed Choices: A Level Guidance – help students understand how subject choices influence degree and career options
• Buzz Personality Test – explore strengths and interests
• 16–19 Education Financial Support
• Bright Knowledge

Professional Institutes & Career Support

• Total Professions: Professional Institutes & Courses
• Course Pilot: Locate and Find Courses
• Youth Employment UK
• WE ARE NCS
• National Careers Service

Books for Building Confidence

Encouraging self-belief is an important part of career development. These practical and inspiring books help students develop confidence and resilience:

• Dare You: Stop Self-Doubt and Be Fearlessly Confident – Amazon UK
• You Are Awesome: Confidence and Self-Belief for Young People – Amazon UK

Optional Intro Variations You Could Use:

1. “Preparing students for the future starts in the classroom. This section provides teachers with resources to connect learning with careers, build confidence, and guide students towards informed choices.”
2. “Careers education isn’t just for career-focused courses. These resources help teachers across all subjects show how skills and knowledge apply to real-world opportunities.”
3. “From boosting self-esteem to exploring career pathways, this toolkit offers guidance and resources for teachers to help students succeed beyond school.”