Laura Hay, Careers Co-ordinator
Welcome to [email protected] Helping to support students to plan their future and career is a high priority for the Academy. We value our students as individuals and place great emphasis on supporting and guiding our young people both personally and academically to ensure that they achieve their full potential.
Mrs Hay has been in charge of the Careers Department for over 10 years and is well versed in advising and developing individuals to ensure personal career success. Alongside our new Careers Assistant Mrs Atkey and the Academy’s teaching and support staff she will help you to discover your future.
To start you on your journey we suggest you use our Careers Hub to explore the exciting career opportunities that are available, enhance your employment skills and build your confidence by learning about interview techniques.
University
Advancing yourself further through learning is important throughout your life. Obtaining a higher education qualification such as a degree, will significantly improve career prospects read on to discover where you learning can take you…
Employment
Most great things begin with a plan. Your career should be no different. A plan will give you something to work towards. It’ll also help you make the most of the opportunities that come your way. They say that looking for a job is a job in itself. Why not start researching now…
Work Experience
Enhancing employment skills is crucial to developing a workforce of tomorrow; one way to update and develop skills of young people is through work experience. It is also a great tool to see if a career that you have in mind is right for you. Why not give it a try…
Apprenticeships
Ever thought about starting an apprenticeship? Did you know that you can now achieve a degree through an apprenticeship? You could learn and gain new skills whilst earning a wage! There are more than 250 types of apprenticeship covering over 1200 job roles; from engineering to financial advice and Veterinary Nursing to accountancy.
University
Advancing yourself further through learning is important throughout your life. Obtaining a higher education qualification such as a degree, will significantly improve career prospects read on to discover where you learning can take you…
Employment
Most great things begin with a plan. Your career should be no different. A plan will give you something to work towards. It’ll also help you make the most of the opportunities that come your way. They say that looking for a job is a job in itself. Why not start researching now…
Work Experience
Enhancing employment skills is crucial to developing a workforce of tomorrow; one way to update and develop skills of young people is through work experience. It is also a great tool to see if a career that you have in mind is right for you. Why not give it a try…
Apprenticeships
Ever thought about starting an apprenticeship? Did you know that you can now achieve a degree through an apprenticeship? You could learn and gain new skills whilst earning a wage! There are more than 250 types of apprenticeship covering over 1200 job roles; from engineering to financial advice and Veterinary Nursing to accountancy.
Careers News
Information on the latest news on jobs etc
STEM Day at Plymouth University
Recently a group of budding Year 9 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematicians) students participated in a taster day hosted by Plymouth University. The students were able to speak to specialists from a variety of different specialisms including...
A Level Presentation from South Devon College
During January, James McCauley, Section Head of South Devon College's (SDC) A Level Academy was welcomed into PCSA to talk to some of our Year 11 students. He gave an interesting and informative presentation to some of our young people about studying A Levels at...
Options Booklet
Year 9 Options Calling all Year 9 students... This is an exciting time for you as you can now tailor your education around what you enjoy. In order to be successful in your KS4 studies it is vital that you make the right choices, taking into account: strengths,...
Plymouth University Information Event
Whilst Higher Education (HE) is not for everyone we know how important it is for young people to enhance their future employment opportunities. With this in mind the Careers Department took a group of Year 13 pupils and members of the Senior Prefect Team to an...
STEM Careers Fair
Inspiring Engineers of the future was key in the TDA's (Torbay Development Agency) agenda at their recent careers engagement event for the young people of Torbay. A group of Year 11 engineering students were invited to a STEM (science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)...
Leisure and Tourism Students visit Plymouth
Year 11 Travel and Tourism students had a hands on learning experience after a visit to the Jury's Inn, Plymouth and the Tourism Department of Plymouth University. The students learnt about the careers and learning opportunities linked to the industry and also...
Year 13 Finance Evening
Inspiring our students to continue with their learning and career development is very important to the Academy. We know that it is important for parents as well as pupils to be aware of what steps are required to enable their children to achieve their future...
Careers Information Event at Torbay Hospital
To develop students understanding and awareness of careers in the NHS we invited a group to attend a careers information event at Torbay Hospital. The Year 11 students were able to speak directly to health professionals about their experiences and educational routes...
Royal Marines Put Students Through Their Paces
On Tuesday 14th November we welcomed the Royal Marines into the Academy to work with Year 9 students. It was an exciting day filled with lots of motivational exercises, team building and fun. Students were set a variety of hands on challenges and worked well together...
Students Experience Army Life
A group of Year 11 students took up the challenge of finding out exactly what it is like to live the life of a recruit. The group were put through their paces in a variety of engaging activities and stayed in barracks for an entire week. Although exhausted from their...
STEM Day at Plymouth University
Recently a group of budding Year 9 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematicians) students participated in a taster day hosted by Plymouth University. The students were able to speak to specialists from a variety of different specialisms including...
A Level Presentation from South Devon College
During January, James McCauley, Section Head of South Devon College's (SDC) A Level Academy was welcomed into PCSA to talk to some of our Year 11 students. He gave an interesting and informative presentation to some of our young people about studying A Levels at...
Options Booklet
Year 9 Options Calling all Year 9 students... This is an exciting time for you as you can now tailor your education around what you enjoy. In order to be successful in your KS4 studies it is vital that you make the right choices, taking into account: strengths,...
Plymouth University Information Event
Whilst Higher Education (HE) is not for everyone we know how important it is for young people to enhance their future employment opportunities. With this in mind the Careers Department took a group of Year 13 pupils and members of the Senior Prefect Team to an...
STEM Careers Fair
Inspiring Engineers of the future was key in the TDA's (Torbay Development Agency) agenda at their recent careers engagement event for the young people of Torbay. A group of Year 11 engineering students were invited to a STEM (science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)...
Leisure and Tourism Students visit Plymouth
Year 11 Travel and Tourism students had a hands on learning experience after a visit to the Jury's Inn, Plymouth and the Tourism Department of Plymouth University. The students learnt about the careers and learning opportunities linked to the industry and also...
Year 13 Finance Evening
Inspiring our students to continue with their learning and career development is very important to the Academy. We know that it is important for parents as well as pupils to be aware of what steps are required to enable their children to achieve their future...
Careers Information Event at Torbay Hospital
To develop students understanding and awareness of careers in the NHS we invited a group to attend a careers information event at Torbay Hospital. The Year 11 students were able to speak directly to health professionals about their experiences and educational routes...
Royal Marines Put Students Through Their Paces
On Tuesday 14th November we welcomed the Royal Marines into the Academy to work with Year 9 students. It was an exciting day filled with lots of motivational exercises, team building and fun. Students were set a variety of hands on challenges and worked well together...
Students Experience Army Life
A group of Year 11 students took up the challenge of finding out exactly what it is like to live the life of a recruit. The group were put through their paces in a variety of engaging activities and stayed in barracks for an entire week. Although exhausted from their...
Discover
The key to a successful career is spending time researching and thoroughly planning. All too often students rush to make their choices when actually preparation is the key.
The following videos will help you to research different career opportunities. If the research provides you with too many choices you may find the how to make decisions section of the website helpful.
Discover
The key to a successful career is spending time researching and thoroughly planning. All too often students rush to make their choices when actually preparation is the key.
The following videos will help you to research different career opportunities. If the research provides you with too many choices you may find the how to make decisions section of the website helpful.
Past Paignton Community and Sports Academy Students
Karl-Allen Dobson
Iraq Veteran, Invictus Games Gold Medalist
Karl Allen-Dobson, 35, an Iraq war veteran from Paignton has become a gold medal winner at the Invictus Games in Canada. He came first in the Men’s Road Cycling Time Trial.
Lee Mears
Former Rugby player for Bath and England
Lee Mears was a hugely successful hooker for England and Bath who retired from the game in 2013.
Mike Williamson
ex Newcastle United player, Current Oxford United Defender
Michael James Williamson is an English professional footballer who plays for Oxford United. He is a defender and specialises as a centre-back
Staff at Paignton Commmunity and Sports Academy
Mike Williamson
ex Newcastle United player
Mike Williamson was an ex student ….
Mike Williamson
ex Newcastle United player
Mike Williamson was an ex student ….
Mike Williamson
ex Newcastle United player
Mike Williamson was an ex student ….
Mike Williamson
ex Newcastle United player
Mike Williamson was an ex student ….
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