At St Patrick’s, students receive comprehensive guidance and access to a variety of opportunities that help them explore and understand potential career paths. We encourage every pupil to aspire to great heights and achieve their full potential.
Our Careers Team
Careers Lead: Miss H Mainwaring (mainwaring.h@stpatricksrchigh.co.uk)
Careers Advisor: Hannah Fox (Hannah.fox@careerconnect.org.uk)
Careers Admin: Mrs S Taylor (taylor.s@stpatricksrchigh.co.uk)
Careers Phone Number: 0161 921 2300
Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
We aim to give each and every pupil here at St. Patrick’s relevant, informative and tailor-made careers advice and guidance (CIAG) from internal staff, our personal Careers Connect advisor and a huge array of external agencies. The impact of our careers provision here can be seen in our extremely low NEET figures (pupils Not in Employment, Education or Training once they leave here) which are viewable under ‘Latest Destination Figures’ within the Parents tab. Careers is something which is covered whole-school; within subject lessons, during form time or in trips or evening events. If you would like any more information, please feel free to contact Miss Mainwaring (mainwaring.h@stpatricksrchigh.co.uk) for more information.
Please find our Career’s Education Roadmap here.
Baker Clause – Provider Access Statement
What is a Baker Clause?
The Baker Clause is a legal requirement in England that ensures secondary school students have access to information about technical education and apprenticeship opportunities, not just traditional academic routes like A-levels or university.
In accordance with the Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (the Baker Clause), all secondary schools ensures that all students in Years 8 to 13 have access to information about technical education routes and apprenticeships, alongside traditional academic pathways. At St Patrick’s RC High School year groups in 8-11 have access to this required information.
We are committed to providing pupils with balanced, high-quality careers guidance so that they can make informed choices about their future, whether that be apprenticeships, T-Levels, vocational qualifications, further education, or employment.
Provider Access Opportunities
Approved education and training providers are welcome to engage with students through:
- Presentations and assemblies
- Enrichment opportunities
- Work Experience
- Careers Information evening,
- Mock Interview Day
- Working Skills Day to deliver careers information as part of curriculum learning
Providers wishing to request access should contact our Careers Leader & Director of Personal Development:
Name: Miss H Mainwaring
Email: Mainwaring.h@stpatricksrchigh.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 921 2300
St Patrick’s School Alumni
We are always delighted to hear from our former pupils and your successes. We are extremely proud of our St Patrick’s Community. If you would like to update us on how you are doing or feel that you could offer some time to serve our current Year 7-Year 11 pupils by giving talks or offering a mentorship we would love to hear from you. You could motivate and inspire our pupils to achieve their full potential and flourish in God’s world.
Please contact Miss Mainwaring at mainwaring.h@stpatricksrchigh.co.uk
The Gatsby Benchmark
We strive to ensure our Careers Education & Guidance programme at St Patrick’s RC High School meets all the standards outlined in the 8 Gatsby benchmarks:
- 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
How do we measure and assess the impact of our Careers Programme?
- Destination measures
- Student, parent and staff voice
- Employer feedback
- Visiting partners
- Website analytical review
- NEET Data & Destination Data
Careers Resources and Links
At St Patrick’s RC High School, we believe it is vital to support all pupils in discovering their own path in life – whether that be through further education, apprenticeships, employment, or vocational training. Every young person is unique, with their own gifts, talents, and aspirations, and helping them navigate their next steps allows them to make informed choices that reflect their God-given potential.
This commitment doesn’t end at graduation. We continue to celebrate and support our alumni, recognising that the journey after school can be challenging and full of opportunities. By keeping in touch and sharing guidance, we inspire future generations and build a network of faith-filled role models who demonstrate that every path can be meaningful and fulfilling.
Ultimately, guiding pupils and alumni is about more than careers — it is about nurturing confident, compassionate, and responsible young people who can flourish in life and contribute positively to society, living out the values we hold as a Catholic school community.
Here are some helpful resources for students and families to explore apprenticeships, careers, and further education options:
- Apprenticeships
Information and advice about apprenticeships, including how to get started and what opportunities are available. - Find an Apprenticeship
Search and apply for apprenticeships across England, with up-to-date vacancies and guidance. - icould
Get ideas for your future with free career videos, job profiles, advice on career options, and insights into the world of work. - NHS Health Careers
Explore careers in health, find guidance on roles, training, and next steps in the NHS. - Prospects
Guidance for graduate jobs, postgraduate study, work experience, internships, and planning your career. - Success at School
General careers advice for a wide range of jobs, including CV templates, job searching tips, and career inspiration. - Tech Future Careers
Discover exciting tech roles across different industries, from software development to cybersecurity and digital innovation. - UCAS
Connects students to university courses, post-16 and post-18 options, apprenticeships, internships, and teacher training pathways.