Careers
At St Lukes, we are committed to preparing every student for a successful future. Our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme supports students in making informed decisions about their next steps—whether that’s further education, apprenticeships, vocational training, or employment.
Our Vision
We aim to inspire ambition and equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. We believe careers education is not just about jobs—it’s about helping students discover their strengths, understand their options, and plan a fulfilling future.
What We Offer
- Dedicated Careers Programme across all year groups
- One-to-one careers guidance with a qualified independent adviser and advisors from Exeter College
- Meaningful encounters with employers and experiences of workplaces
- Work experience opportunities (Year 10)
- University and college visits
- Apprenticeship and training provider links
- Support with CVs, applications, and interview skills
- Access to up-to-date labour market information
Gatsby Benchmarks
Our careers provision is aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks, a framework of best practices for high-quality careers education. These include:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance
Student & Parent Resources
We provide a range of digital and in-person resources to help students and families navigate career pathways, including:
- Our KS4 careers portal - www.unifrog.org
- National Careers Service www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/
- Exeter College – www.exe-coll.ac.uk
- Bicton College – www.bicton.ac.uk
- National Apprenticeships - www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Meet Our Careers Team
- Luke Boot – Careers Leader – [email protected]
- Maria Masters - Independent careers advisor - [email protected]
- Elena Melendez Cespedes – NEET support co-ordinator - [email protected]
If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Careers Lead: