Laura Hay, Careers Leader
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
Arts and Humanities University Visit
During June twelve students from Year 10 visited the University of Plymouth to take part in a Arts and Humanities Showcase. It was a very informative, but fun day, with loads of 'hands on' activities. Activities included: Designing your own computer font. Being a...
Year 10 Motivational day
All of our Year 10 students recently participated in a motivational day filled with exciting career and future planning sessions. Students listened intensely to Stephen Seki's tale of the Lion Tamer and how to make the most of who you are. Discovered more about the...
Year 10 Students work with Local Employers
On the 20th April all students in Year 10 took part in a Work Preparation Day organised by the Academy Careers Co-ordinator and Careers South West. Local employers, as well as Careers Advisers, led several hands-on workshops, including the following topics:...
National Careers Service Visit
During March Students from Year 11 attended a information session provided by the NCS (National Citizen Service). The programme works with thousands of 15-17 year olds who can take part in exciting challenges and new opportunities including a residential. For...
Students visit Big Bang South West
Recently a group of Year 9 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students participated in a taster day hosted by Exeter University. The students were able to speak to staff and employers from a variety of different specialisms and find out...
Linguists visit Exeter University
Recently a group of budding Year 10 linguists students participated in a taster day hosted by Exeter University. The students were able to speak to lecture staff and Student Ambassadors and were involved in a speed dating workshop where they were able to discover...
Girls into Engineering
On the 4th May a delightful group of Year 10 girls attended an inspiring Marine Engineering Taster Day at Noss Marine, Dartmouth. Although the sun was shining brightly there was little time to enjoy it! Students were invited to a Health & Safety and Future...
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,...
Arts and Humanities University Visit
During June twelve students from Year 10 visited the University of Plymouth to take part in a Arts and Humanities Showcase. It was a very informative, but fun day, with loads of 'hands on' activities. Activities included: Designing your own computer font. Being a...
Year 10 Motivational day
All of our Year 10 students recently participated in a motivational day filled with exciting career and future planning sessions. Students listened intensely to Stephen Seki's tale of the Lion Tamer and how to make the most of who you are. Discovered more about the...
Year 10 Students work with Local Employers
On the 20th April all students in Year 10 took part in a Work Preparation Day organised by the Academy Careers Co-ordinator and Careers South West. Local employers, as well as Careers Advisers, led several hands-on workshops, including the following topics:...
National Careers Service Visit
During March Students from Year 11 attended a information session provided by the NCS (National Citizen Service). The programme works with thousands of 15-17 year olds who can take part in exciting challenges and new opportunities including a residential. For...
Students visit Big Bang South West
Recently a group of Year 9 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students participated in a taster day hosted by Exeter University. The students were able to speak to staff and employers from a variety of different specialisms and find out...
Linguists visit Exeter University
Recently a group of budding Year 10 linguists students participated in a taster day hosted by Exeter University. The students were able to speak to lecture staff and Student Ambassadors and were involved in a speed dating workshop where they were able to discover...
Girls into Engineering
On the 4th May a delightful group of Year 10 girls attended an inspiring Marine Engineering Taster Day at Noss Marine, Dartmouth. Although the sun was shining brightly there was little time to enjoy it! Students were invited to a Health & Safety and Future...
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,...
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.
Need some help on where to look?
Find/Applying for jobs
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