Careers & Work Experience

Careers Co-Ordinator (Careers Lead) – Mrs J Donald who can be contacted via email Careers Co-Ordinator , or by telephone 01270625663
Careers SLT Link – Mrs E Robinson, Assistant Headteacher and SENCO
Careers Governor Link – Mrs J Hillman
SEN Careers Co-Ordinator – Mrs P Spencer who can be contacted via email SEN Careers Co-Ordinator, or by telephone 01270625663
BL6 Sixth Form Team, – Mrs O’Neil, Mrs Linde and Mr Cooney, who can be contacted via email BL6 Team , or by telephone 01270625663

The careers office is located on the ground floor, at the back of the main school library. We have a range of careers information and materials including the latest University and College prospectuses. We are happy to help with any careers education information, advice and guidance queries from students, parents and employers, and can be contacted term time between the hours of 9:15am and 2:15pm Monday to Thursday, and 9:15am and 12.30pm on Friday.

• (Incorporate link to KS3 Careers Programme – Section B)
• (Incorporate link to KS3 Careers Programme – Section B)
• (Incorporate link to KS3 Careers Programme – Section B)

Resources and useful links for Students

• Your Options – Post 16
• Guide to finding an inclusive employer – a useful guide for both students and parents
• Discover uni – What next?
• Open Days | Brine Leas School

Resources and useful links for Parents

• Parents and Carers Pack – all you need to know about Apprenticeships and T Levels
• Guide to finding an inclusive employer – a useful guide for both students and parents
• DCASCAID PARENTS’ GUIDE TO SUPPORTING CAREERS

Resources and useful links for Staff

• Careers guidance and access for education and training providers – Ofsted Statutory Guidance (Updated January 2023)
• Further resources and information about our careers programme, statutory guidance and resources can be found in BLS Staff SharePoint.