Careers Programme
Careers Programme
We are committed to preparing our students for life beyond school.
Our careers programme is designed to empower students to explore a wide range of future pathways; enabling them to make informed decisions, and develop the skills needed for success in further education, training, and employment.
Programme Overview
We provide a structured programme of careers education for students through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4. Key careers activities include:
- Introduction to careers and goal setting.
- PSHE sessions on aspirations
- Options guidance for further education, apprenticeship and careers pathways.
- Careers Day talks by professionals from various industries.
- CV writing and interview skills workshops.
- One-to-one mock-interviews for work experience placements.
- Work experience placements for at least a week (arranged by our school work placement partner.)
Key Careers Events (2024–25)
Autumn Term: Employer Encounter Week – Y10 students meet work experience partners | Work experience mock Interviews for Y10 students.
Spring Term: Work experience week for Y10 students
You can view the full calendar of careers events here.
Get Involved
Our Alumni, parents and local community employers are heavily involved in our careers programme at Islamia Girls School/BCB. They:
- Come in to deliver talks on Careers Day
- Host work experience placements for students
- And even volunteer as student mentors
If you are a former Islamia Schools student, parent with professional experience or local employer, we welcome support from you! Email us at admin@islamiaschools.com or call 0207 372 3472. If you are Alumni, join our growing Almuni network to stay involved with your old school.
Key-note speakers we’ve hosted to date for Careers Day have included Alumni professionals from various industries including:
- UX & Service Design
- Tax & Financial Services
- Dental Care
- Optometry
- Civil Engineering
- Medicine
