Every subject on the timetable is a doorway to dozens of careers. This module decodes how Maths, English, Science, PE, Art, RE and DT show up in real jobs students actually recognise — and starts the habit of spotting career links inside lessons (Gatsby BM4).
Learning outcomes
- I can name three jobs that use each of my school subjects
- I can describe how a school subject shows up in a real workplace
- I can spot a 'career hook' when my teacher uses one in a lesson
Success criteria
- Completed subject-careers spider diagram for own timetable
- Submitted one career hook spotted in another lesson this week
1
Subject spider diagrams
individual task · 20 min
Each student picks 3 timetable subjects. For each, list 5 careers that use it. Compare with table — surprising overlaps?
2
Career hook hunt
task · 10 min
Over the next week, every student has to bring back ONE career link they spotted in another lesson — a job a topic relates to, a sector their teacher mentioned. Wall-posted on return.
3
BBC Bitesize Careers explorer
individual task · 25 min
Students use BBC Bitesize Careers to filter jobs by their favourite subject and pick one that surprises them. Why surprised?
📓 Chapter timeline: Add the surprising job to your Chapter discoveries
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Chapter Student Game
+40 XP
Action: Tag three jobs you discovered in your favourite school subject
Pick your favourite subject. List three careers that use it daily. Add one to your goals.
Skills: Problem Solving, Creativity
Plenary discussion
Pair-share for 2 minutes: one thing you'll take from this lesson into next week.
Homework / follow-up
Pair with subject-staff CPD on embedding career hooks. The biggest win is the habit, not the worksheet.