Beyond the Classroom
About our Careers Department
At Thomas Telford School, our Careers Department is committed to providing a stable, high-quality programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance for every student. Our aim is to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to make informed and ambitious decisions about their future education, training and employment.
In line with the Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance, all students benefit from a planned, progressive careers programme that offers meaningful encounters with employers, further and higher education providers, and experiences of the workplace. By developing curiosity, ambition and resilience, we help students to explore their strengths and plan a successful path towards adulthood and working life.
Our Careers provision is led by Mrs Flynn, Deputy Head and Careers Lead, who oversees the delivery and quality of guidance across the School. She can be contacted via phone on 01952 200000 or by email at JFlynn@ttsonline.net
Our Careers, Advice and Guidance and Provider Access Policies are available in the ‘School Policies & Documents’ section of the School website. Our link Governor for Careers is Esther Williams who can be contacted via the School at info@ttsonline.net
What students can expect:
- Individual, personalised careers advice and guidance from our friendly in-house Careers Team, with open access for all students.
- An annual Higher Education and Careers Fair, featuring over 45 exhibitors from universities, employers, training providers and agencies for sports scholarships in the US.
- A planned programme of careers education for every year group, integrated across the curriculum and supported by external encounters with higher education providers and employers.
- Access to our Careers Resource Centre in the Reynolds Building, offering up-to-date information on education, training and employment pathways.
- Use of interactive online platforms such as Unifrog and UCAS Apply to support self-assessment, exploration, planning and higher education applications.
- Experiences of the workplace through both in-person and virtual work experience placements.
- Support with job searching, CV writing, applications, interview preparation and assessment centres.
- Advice on subject choices and how they link to future career pathways.
- Comprehensive, high-quality support for university and apprenticeship applications, including guidance on GCSE and A Level Results Days.
- Access to our extensive TTS alumni network, providing students with insights, mentorship opportunities, and real-world examples of diverse education and career pathways.
Business and Industry Partnerships
At Thomas Telford School, our partnerships with employers are a defining strength. These relationships go far beyond financial sponsorship – industry experts and former students play an active role in shaping, delivering and enriching our curriculum so that every learner gains the knowledge, skills and experiences needed for future success.
- We work with over 500 organisations across Telford and Wolverhampton, giving students access to an exceptional breadth of sectors, professions and real‑world insight.
- Our industry database continues to grow, ensuring students benefit from up‑to‑date opportunities and emerging career pathways.
- Work experience placements, taster days and employer‑led insight talks help students explore careers first‑hand and make informed choices about their futures.
- Students regularly collaborate with local companies on live project work, developing problem‑solving, teamwork and professional communication skills.
- Each year, employers join us in recognising outstanding achievement through Achievement Awards, celebrating students whose work demonstrates exceptional commitment, creativity or technical skill.
- Senior leaders and specialists from local businesses work directly with our students and teachers, ensuring our curriculum reflects current industry standards and future workforce needs.
