Contact Details
- 01805 623531
- admin@gts.devon.sch.uk
Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ
Great Torrington
School
Year 10 is an important time in the life of a pupil at Great Torrington School with lots of events taking place, one of which is Work Experience; an exciting week for pupils which we all take very seriously.
Pupils will receive dedicated support and information during their Citizenship and Careers lessons in order to produce a letter of application and CV to apply to an employer for a work experience placement. We strongly encourage pupils to arrange their own work experience enabling them to secure placements which match their area of interest and ability. Pupils who need help with identifying potential employers should be proactive in seeking help from Mrs Leonard, Careers & Employer Engagement Officer and take advantage of ‘drop-in’ sessions in the library.
Work Experience should help pupils:
Make more informed decisions about career plans
Work alongside adults as part of a team
Understand what employers expect from employees
Clarify their expectations and understanding of employment
Learn new inter-personal, practical and cognitive skills
Grow maturity and self-reliance and become more confident in their abilities
Is your business interested in supporting young people who are looking for work experience? Are you committed to engaging with your community and developing local talent and skills? Could you provide young people with a positive experience of the working world? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes,’ you should consider becoming a work experience host.
If you are an employer, have Employers and Public Liability Insurance, and would consider offering a work placement to one of our pupils, please contact me for further details.
Louise Leonard lleonard@gts.devon.sch.uk or call 01805 623 531 (ext 231)
Great Torrington School, Calvesford Road, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 7DJ