Careers

Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)

For Years 9–13

At The JCB Academy, careers education plays a vital role in preparing learners for life beyond school—and we like to think we do it exceptionally well, thanks to the support of our employer partners!

Throughout the year, we deliver a comprehensive CEIAG programme that includes:

Employer engagement at open days and careers fairs

In-house careers events and talks from industry professionals

Work experience opportunities, starting with internal placements in Year 9 and progressing to external placements in Year 10 and beyond

Access to resources and guidance on careers and industry sectors
Individual support from our experienced Careers Leader and CEIAG Coordinators

Learners can also request one-to-one appointments or email support throughout the year.

Careers Leader

Miss R Norcup
📧 r.norcup@jcbacademy.com
📞 01889 506100

Engineering Careers

Engineering offers diverse and exciting career paths. Some examples include:

Automotive Engineering – Designing and testing vehicles and systems

Biomedical Engineering – Developing medical devices and technologies

Chemical Engineering – Creating chemicals, fuels, and pharmaceuticals

Data Engineering – Building systems for data processing and analysis

Environmental Engineering – Solving environmental challenges

Civil Engineering – Designing infrastructure like roads and bridges

Electrical Engineering – Developing electrical and electronic systems

Manufacturing Engineering – Improving production processes

Mechanical Engineering – Designing engines, machines, and tools

Software Engineering – Creating and maintaining software systems

Computer Science/Engineering – Developing algorithms and AI systems

Industrial Engineering – Optimizing production and supply chains

Marine/Ocean Engineering – Designing offshore and maritime systems

Supply Chain Engineering – Streamlining logistics and operations

Telecommunication Engineering – Innovating communication systems

Apprenticeships at The JCB Academy

Building on our success in engineering and business education, The JCB Academy is also an apprenticeship training centre, delivering a range of programmes for leading employers.

Our Dove Engineering Centre, launched in 2017, provides a state-of-the-art facility for advanced technical training.

Apprenticeship Programmes Offered:

Level 2 Welder
Level 2 Engineering Operative
Level 3 Engineering Technician
Level 3 Machining Technician
Level 4 Manufacturing Engineering Technician

For more details, visit our Apprenticeships page

Gatsby Benchmarks & Statutory Guidance

We fully align our CEIAG programme with the updated 8 Gatsby Benchmarks, now adopted into statutory guidance (September 2025):

1. A stable careers programme

Labour market information for learners and parents

Tailoring support to individual learner needs

Curriculum learning linked to careers

Employer encounters

Workplace experiences

Encounters with further and higher education

Access to personal guidance

Our programme is recognised as statutorily compliant, reflecting the Careers guidance and access for education and training providers (DfE, May 2025). We commission independent advice where required—meeting our duty as established in the Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Act 2022. [gov.uk], [qualityinc…ers.org.uk] [legislation.gov.uk]

Compliance & Quality Assurance

We have regard to statutory guidance under Section 45A of the Education Act 1997 and the Education (CG in Schools) 2022 Act. [gov.uk], [legislation.gov.uk]

Learners aged 13–18 (Years 9–13) receive independent careers guidance. [legislation.gov.uk]

Impartial careers advice covering technical, academic, and apprenticeship pathways. [qualityinc…ers.org.uk]

Our CEIAG provision supports school inspection requirements and meets statutory expectations annually.