Embedding Careers in the Curriculum: A Practical Toolkit to Inspire Students and Deliver Exceptional Careers...

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Tom Corry

Embedding Careers in the Curriculum

A Practical Toolkit to Inspire Students and Deliver Exceptional Careers Education

Tom Corry

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English

Trotman
01 October 2025

Curriculum planning & development; Teaching staff; Pre-school & kindergarten; Careers guidance; Advice on careers & achieving success

Empower students. Simplify your workload. Transform your school's career outcomes - one lesson at a time.

With employers increasingly seeking transferable skills over exam results, how can teachers prepare students for an unpredictable future without increasing their workload and leading to burnout?

The answer can be found in the classroom - one lesson at a time. This practical toolkit makes embedding careers education into the curriculum achievable - from the beginning of a student's learning journey at primary school, right through to secondary school.

Written by Tom Corry, a careers expert and teacher who is passionate about unlocking every student's potential, this inspirational guide shows you how to deliver a fully integrated, student-centred careers programme that:

Makes every lesson count by seamlessly linking classroom learning to real-world careers. Helps students future-proof their careers by building essential, transferable skills. Saves time with ready-made resources, frameworks, and CPD tools that fit into your existing curriculum. Improves student outcomes with a whole-school approach to careers education.

Focusing on the ever-important Gatsby benchmark 4, if you're looking to reduce stress, boost student engagement, and meet key benchmarks with ease, this book is your new go-to.

By: Tom Corry
Imprint: Trotman
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781911724773
ISBN 10: 1911724770
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Welcome Introduction The Bayleaf Part 1: Early Years and Primary 1. Storytelling for Career Exploration 2. Challenging Career Assumptions 3. Making Careers Relevant in Primary School Classrooms 4. Curriculum Review: Embedding Careers 5. Finding the ""Why"": Connecting Learning to Careers 6. Preparing for the Next Step: Transition to Secondary Part 2: Secondary 7. Starting Strong: Career Foundations in Secondary School 8. Moving Beyond ""Because I said so"": Purposeful Careers Learning 9. Why Teach? Why Learn? Careers and Purpose 10. Beyond Exams: Defining the Purpose of Subjects 11. Mapping Your Careers Curriculum: Identifying Strengths and Gaps 12. Working with Parents: A Partnership for Career Success Part 3: Putting Frameworks into Action Conclusion: The Journey Continues

Passionate about empowering students for success in both life and work, Tom Corry serves as Careers Lead for the Bourne Education Trust. He was awarded CDI Careers Leader of the Year in 2023. With a background spanning Teaching Assistant to Head of Department, he’s cultivated a deep understanding of the education landscape. He is committed to instilling essential career skills and confidence in students, starting from the earliest stages of their education. By bridging the gap between education and industry, he aims to bring businesses and employers into schools, fostering a culture of aspiration, breaking stereotypes, and removing barriers to success.