Careers Subject Specific Careers Map

Mapping careers opportunities through the curriculum is essential because it ensures that students can clearly see the purpose and relevance of their learning, helping them make informed decisions about their future pathways.

By explicitly connecting subjects to real careers, industries, and skill sets, schools broaden students’ aspirations, challenge stereotypes, and support equity of opportunity for all learners. It also ensures compliance with the Gatsby Benchmarks—particularly Benchmark 4, which requires linking curriculum learning to careers—and helps teachers plan meaningful encounters with labour‑market skills and knowledge. Most importantly, a mapped approach provides students with consistent, progressive exposure to the world of work from Year 7 to Year 11, empowering them to develop confidence, motivation and agency in shaping their future.

Subject	Careers Linked to Subject	Curriculum Touchpoints	Skills Developed
English	Journalism; Publishing; Editing; Law; Teaching; Marketing & Advertising; Media Production; Creative Writing	Y7–9 Oracy & debates; Y8 Dickens & rhetoric; Y9 Detective fiction; Y10–11 English Language Paper 2	Written accuracy; Communication; Critical evaluation; Creative thinking
Mathematics	Finance; Accounting; Banking; Data analysis & statistics; Engineering; Architecture; ICT/coding; Scientific research; Logistics	Y7–9 Data handling; Y9–11 Ratio/algebra; Y10–11 Trigonometry; Y11 Quadratic modelling	Problem solving; Logical reasoning; Numerical accuracy; Modelling & forecasting
Science	Medicine; Nursing; Dentistry; Pharmacy; Veterinary; Engineering; Environmental science; Laboratory research; Forensics	Biology: cells & genetics; Chemistry: quantitative chemistry; Physics: electricity & forces; Y10–11 ecology & climate	Lab competence; Scientific reasoning; Evidence-based analysis; Health & safety compliance
Geography	Urban planning; Environmental consultancy; Sustainability; GIS; International development; Ecology; Tourism	Y7 population; Y8 weather/climate; Y9 Rio; Y10–11 hazards/climate change	Spatial data analysis; Environmental awareness; Fieldwork; Evaluative writing
History	Law; Politics; Civil service; Museums; Academia; Journalism; Teaching; NGO work	Y7–9 power/democracy; Y8 empire/slavery; Y9 WWI/WWII; GCSE Cold War/Elizabethan	Analytical reasoning; Argument construction; Research; Leadership understanding
MFL	Translation; Interpreting; International business; Diplomacy; Hospitality; Teaching; Journalism	Festivals; Social Issues; Travel; GCSE careers units	Bilingual communication; Cultural intelligence; Adaptability; Negotiation
Jewish Studies	Community leadership; Education; Social work; Faith leadership; Charity; Heritage	Leadership & ethics; Holocaust education; Festivals & diplomacy	Ethical judgement; Leadership; Empathy; Cultural literacy
Art & Design	Graphic design; Fashion; Architecture; Fine art; Media design; Illustration; Galleries	Y7–9 formal elements; Y8 global art; GCSE portfolio	Creativity; Visual communication; Craftsmanship; Project management
Drama	Performing arts; Theatre production; TV/Film; Stage management; Directing; Public speaking	Y7–9 acting & improvisation; GCSE theatre evaluation	Communication; Collaboration; Creativity; Presentation skills
Music	Performance; Composition; Production; Sound engineering; Teaching; Arts management	Y7–9 foundations; Y10–11 performance; GCSE composition	Discipline; Creativity; Aural skills; Teamwork
DT	Product design; Architecture; Engineering; Carpentry; Project management; Industrial design	Y7–9 design process; Y9–11 technical independence; GCSE tasks	Design; Prototyping; Evaluation; Technical accuracy
Food & Nutrition	Nutrition; Culinary arts; Food science; Hospitality; Dietetics; Catering	Y7–9 safety/provenance; GCSE NEA	Cookery; Food science; Nutrition; Organisation
PE	Coaching; Physiotherapy; Personal training; Sports psychology; Teaching; Leadership	Y7–9 leadership; Y10–11 physiology; GCSE AEP	Teamwork; Leadership; Fitness knowledge

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