Our School Liaison Service
BEGINNING A CAREER AT SEA
We believe that beginning a career at sea should be an informed decision. That’s why we work with local schools in North and South Tyneside to help students’ career development.
Our School Liaison service is here to ensure students have the correct information and advice and guidance to make an informed decision about their options after GCSEs.
Our School Liaison Service offers:
- One-to-one independent advice and guidance.
- Help with application forms.
- Assemblies, workshops, career carousels, parent events, tasters, and employability skills.
- Bespoke activities specific to year groups.
- Online support including podcasts, live Q & As, how-to videos, interviews with industry experts and LiveChat.
- Information on extra opportunities at college, including how to apply for apprenticeships.
- Progression opportunities.
OUR DEDICATED TEAM
Our dedicated School Liaison Team is committed to making sure your transition between school and college is a supportive and reassuring one – with innovative online and face-to-face events and activities.
With Independent Information, Advice and Guidance, access to an extensive network of teaching staff and industry experts, we make sure you have access to meaningful and significant experiences to help you make an informed choice with your next steps.
The team offers support on your whole student journey, from application to enrolment, and works closely with South Tyneside Connexions to make sure all young people have the same opportunities.
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SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS
Our School Liaison Service offers a wide range of opportunities to support schools with careers and progression advice (Our offer has been developed in line with the 8 gatsby benchmarks to support you in developing your careers programme). Every school is different, and 100% of the schools we’ve worked with have agreed our team create a personal and tailored service, with most saying ‘First-hand insight into South Shields Marine School courses and ‘Committed support for pupils across a range of techniques’ were the most effective.
Our School Liaison Service Team offers:
- One-to-one independent advice and guidance.
- Assemblies, workshops, career carousels, parent events, tasters and employability skills.
- Bespoke activities specific to year groups.
- Online support including podcasts, live Q & As, how-to videos, interviews with industry experts and LiveChat.
- Information on extra opportunities at college, including how to apply for apprenticeships.
- Progression opportunities.
- Support with STEM focused events.
FULL-DAY PACKAGE
- Transport included
- Lunch included
- 1 Marine Engineering/Deck Taster Session
- 1 MOST Taster session in the pool
Optional add-on:
- Campus Tour
- Student Life
- Tour of Simulator
HALF-DAY PACKAGE
- Transport included
- 1 Engineering/Deck Taster Session or MOST session in the pool
Optional add-on:
- Student Life
- Tour of Simulator
BOOK YOUR TASTER
In order to reserve you date with our School Engagement team, you will need to complete the form in the link below. Once completed, we will be in touch to confirm your booking.
SUPPORT FOR SIXTH FORMS
At South Shields Marine School, we also offer a wide range of higher education courses, known as sponsorships with shipping companies.
To help your Sixth Form students choose the correct next step, our School Liaison Service offers support and guidance with:
- Course information sessions (which can be a presentation, workshop or whatever suits your students best)
- UCAS applications
- Funding and financial advice
- Progression