Careers Education - Information, Advice & Guidance
Introduction
Shirebrook Academy is committed to raising standards of attainment and providing students with the skills needed to progress successfully into further education, employment, and adult life. Personal Development has a strong focus across the curriculum and co-curricular offer. Careers Education and Guidance provision, forms a substantial element of the Personal Development programme, complemented by RSHE and Citizenship. The programme takes a holistic approach to developing students’ knowledge and skills to successfully navigate their transition to adult life.
Meet the Team
Mr R Duroe - Assistant Vice Principal - Science & Personal Development - robert.duroe@shirebrookacademy.org
Mrs Kelly Brown - Personal Development & Careers Coordinator - kelly.brown@shirebrookacademy.org
Miss Danielle Evans - Careers Advisor (2 days per week) - danielle.evans@shirebrookacademy.org
Shirebrook Academy - Post 16 Careers Event - Thursday 8th October 2026
We are very excited to announce the details of Shirebrook Academy's Post 16 Careers Event being held on Thursday 8th October 2026 from 4–6:30pm.
This event will help you understand the options available to your child after Y11 and meet lots of local providers. Please scan the QR code from the poster or follow the link to complete the MS Form to confirm your attendance. Shirebrook Academy - Post 16 Careers Event – Parent Attendance – Thursday 8th October 2026 – Fill in form
We look forward to seeing you there.
Careers Programme
Careerometer: A tool to compare jobs
Use the Careerometer to compare different jobs — salary, working hours, etc.
Click the dotted square. Type in the first career that you think you might be interested in and select from the drop-down list,then add your second choice to see the comparison.
LMI – Local Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information refers to data, statistics, and research about the wider economy, current job availability, and future employment trends. What it includes: wage rates, growing or shrinking industries, required skill sets, and general local employment numbers.
Useful Websites:
- www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
- The National Careers Service can offer advice by telephone: 0800 100 900 or online
- www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Information on hundreds of apprenticeship vacancies
- www.ucas.com A full database of degree courses in the UK, with links to university websites(Click on ‘Course Search’)
- www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors All the information and tools you need to explore your future career