Information For Employers

At Monkwearmouth Academy, employer engagement is central to our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) strategy. By working directly with local, regional, and national employers, we aim to inspire our pupils, broaden their horizons, and equip them with essential workplace skills.

Direct contact with the business world helps us meet Gatsby Benchmark 5 (Encounters with Employers) and Gatsby Benchmark 6 (Experiences of Workplaces). We also align our employer strategy with The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) Employer Standards.

How Your Business Can Get Involved

We welcome support from employers of all sizes and sectors. Opportunities to collaborate include:

Guest Speaker Sessions & Assemblies: Share your career journey, industry sector insights, and required workplace skills with our pupils.

Careers Fairs & Speed Networking: Engage directly with pupils across different year groups to raise awareness of pathways within your sector.

Work Experience & Workplace Visits: Host Year 10 pupils for placements, workplace tours, or work-shadowing days.

Employability Workshops: Facilitate mock interviews, CV building sessions, or enterprise challenges.

Teacher Encounters: Host subject teachers for brief industry placements, helping them link curriculum learning to modern workplace practices.

Benefits to Your Organisation

Partnering with Monkwearmouth Academy allows you to:

• Build a talent pipeline for local apprenticeships and entry-level positions.

• Support your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and social value objectives.

• Develop employee communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

• Shape the future local workforce with the skills your sector needs.
  
  

Get in Touch

If you or your organisation would like to support our careers programme, please contact our Careers Leader:

• Careers Leader: Mr C Appleby

• Email: craig.appleby@mwa.tynecoast.academy

• Telephone: 0191 917 2300