Monday 21st June 2021

LC: To know about some of the skills that will help you in your future careers. 

Whichever career path you choose to take in the future, there are some important skills you will need to have in order to do your job well.                      

         Teamwork skills                     Communication skills                 (to work effectively as a group)          (to share information by speaking or writing)

    self-management skills                        learning skills          (being able to manage yourself and the work you do)       (having the passion to learn new skills

                                                                   to make you better at your job)

          negotiation skills                  problem solving skills 

(being able to reach an agreement after a discussion)   (finding solutions to difficult issues)             

First Challenge

How could becoming a member of pupil leadership help you develop these skills for your future career?

Think about the information on the person specifications and vacancy letters to help you.

This challenge can be found on Seesaw. 

Activity name: Careers and Aspirations (page three)

LC: To identify the kind of job that you might like to do when you are older. 

What job would you like to do when you are older and why? 

Miss Hall's journey to her career in Education. 

When Miss Hall was seven years old, she wanted to be a teacher as she loved school, learning and enjoyed sharing what she had learned with her teachers and class.  

When Miss Hall was nine years old, she wanted to be an archaeologist as she was interested in history, looking at artefacts and watching a show called Time Team. 

When Miss Hall was 16, she wanted to be an actress as she loved acting and performing and felt she was really good at speaking loudly in front of an audience and remembering lines. She had also been elected as Deputy Head Girl too which had also given her this confidence. 

When Miss Hall was 18, she worked as an educational support assistant with young adults who had special needs. She found this very rewarding as she loved teaching new skills and supporting young adults to learn and get enjoyment out of learning.  It made her realise that being a teacher was her number one career choice and that it would make her happy. During this time, she was offered a place on a four year teacher training course after a successful application and interview.

Have you noticed that the jobs Miss Hall wanted to do as she got older were linked to her interests, skills and achievements?

Why do you think choosing a career that matches your interests, skills and achievements is important?

Your Challenge

Look back at your interests, skills and achievements and identify the kind of jobs you might like to do when you are older. 

Explain why you would like to do these.

This can be done on Seesaw.

Activity name: Careers and Aspirations (page four)

Final Note:

How could becoming a pupil leader help you develop the skills needed for this job role?

I'm sure there is a pupil leadership role that is designed for each and everyone of you. Be brave, be confident, recognise your talents and apply for one of the positions!