Careers at Netherhall Learning Campus

The role of the Careers Department is to equip students with the skills and knowledge that they need to make informed decisions at key points in their school lives and ultimately to prepare them for the world of work. Embedding this Careers support within our Curriculum, our aim is to enable all students to achieve their full potential.

We have developed an NLC Careers Portal where you can find lots of important information regarding different careers, local employers and employability skills along with Labour Market Information (LMI). It also has information on choosing options in Year 8, applying for sixth form, college, apprenticeships and going to university. There are lots of videos , podcasts and websites to visit.

Click the logo to visit the NLC Careers Portal

Careers Newsletter

NLC Careers Newsletter Edition 1

NLC Careers Newsletter Edition 2

NLC Careers Newsletter Edition 3

Spring Careers Round Up Newsletter

Careers Programme

We are keen for our students to explore all the options available and to realise what potential pathways are open to them. There is an extensive programme of events and lessons that are available to students from Year 7 to Year 13.

NLC Careers Programme Planning Years 7-13

NLC Careers Policy

Careers Leader
Sarah Timberley timberleys@nlconline.org.uk

Careers Leader

Sarah Timberley

timberleys@nlconline.org.uk

Provider Access Policy Statement

All students in Years 8 - 11 are enabled to develop the skills needed to make informed decisions and to develop their employability so they make successful transitions post-16. We engage proactively with our local further education and work-based learning providers. Events ensure regular two way communication with local employers. Through our comprehensive careers and employer engagement approach our students are able:

- To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point.

- To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships through options events, assemblies, career spotlights, employer engagement events and taster sessions.

- To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.

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PAL STATEMENT

Information for Employers/Businesses

Netherhall Learning Campus High School offer a variety of career events and activities and are always looking to work more closely with employers. Some of the ways in which you can get involved are:

Attend a Business Breakfast – we will hold these twice and year and it is a good opportunity to network with other local businesses and find out more about the school.

Attend our Careers Fair – looking for an apprentice or to promote your organisation? Come to our Careers Fair where we invite students from Years -11 to find out more about the apprenticeship opportunities available.
Offer a work experience placement – our Year 10 students take part in one week of work experience in January annually, Y12 in July.
Deliver a spotlight session – speak to our students about the career path you have taken provide them information on specific career areas.
Join our Alumni network – join our alumni network and find out about employer events and opportunities within school.
Find out more about engaging with schools and consider signing up for ‘Give an hour’ (specifying NLC High School when you sign up) www.futuregoals.co.uk
If you are interested in working with NLC High School please contact Sarah Timberley on 01484 382140 or timberleys@nlconline.org.uk

For more information on how your business can get involved with schools: www.careersandenterprise.co.uk

29th April 2025

Apprenticeship Opportunity - Jaguar Landrover Leeds

Please find below an opportunity that has been shared with us. Students can book in with our Careers Advisor for support with making an application.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER RETAIL APPRENTICESHIPS

Jaguar Land Rover is a company that brings together two much loved, highly prestigious British car brands. We are looking for people who share our passion to join our highly successful Retail Apprenticeship Programme.

Stretching the length and breadth of the UK, there are a variety of exciting and challenging apprenticeship opportunities across the network that support our people to reach their full potential.

Jaguar Land Rover have ambitious growth plans and recognise the importance in identifying talented people to become the next generation of professional retailer employees.

ABOUT US

THREE APPRENTICESHIP SPECIALISMS

Our Apprenticeship Programmes are an excellent way of ensuring that we identify and nurture the best talent. Apprentices bring a great deal to our business and we’re delighted to be able to offer Apprenticeships across three specialisms:

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (3-year technical programme)
Customer Service (1-year commercial programme)
Vehicle Parts (1-year commercial programme)

YOUR CAREER PATH

All of our Apprentices are employed within the Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Network.

Training is delivered through a successful combination of on-the-job and classroom based training centred on three regionalised state-of-the-art Jaguar Land Rover Training Academies.

The Apprenticeship Programme is just the start. New apprentices are enrolled onto the Jaguar Land Rover Learner Management System to guide them through their short, medium and long term career paths.

In this coming year the Jaguar Land Rover Retailer Apprentice Programme will qualify more apprentices than ever before and we are proud to be able to invite ambitious people to apply to join us on this incredible journey and to help you to develop your future with us.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To join the programme, applicants must possess or demonstrate that they’re predicted the following GCSE level (or equivalent) grades and that they are aged 16 or over for the Technical role (17 or over for the Commercial roles).

Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship: Four GCSE grades A – C (new grades 9 – 4) or equivalent in English, Maths and two other subjects.

Customer Service and Vehicle Parts Apprenticeships: Four GCSE grades A – D (new grades 9 – 3) or equivalent in English, Maths and two other subjects.

In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 5 or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.

‘Equivalent’ includes:

BTEC first diplomas and certificates
OCR Nationals
Key Skills Level 2
NVQs
Essential Skills
Functional Skills Level 2
Core Skills (Scotland)

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

We are here to help. Our dedicated Recruitment & Support team are committed to supporting all applicants through their application journey. The website has been shaped to ensure that the experience received by all of our applicants is fair and consistent with information, advice, guidance and feedback at every step.

Take a look at the website for more information about the Apprenticeship Programme, the application and selection process and our UK Retailer Network.

If you still have questions, please get in touch. We would be delighted to hear from you.

WHERE DO I APPLY?

If you’re passionate about the automotive industry, have a drive to succeed and want to work with a prestigious brand then we’d love to hear from you. All of our opportunities are advertised on the website and can be found here

Apprenticeship opportunities are advertised all year round with new groups of learners starting with us all of the time.

If there are no vacancies available in your area at the moment, don’t worry and Register Your Interest with us. We will get in touch with you via email when new apprenticeship opportunities become available in your area.

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