Careers resources
Resources for Senior students
Resource library
Careers Education Programme for the Senior School
At Kimbolton School we are proud to offer a comprehensive Careers Education Programme that supports our pupils from the 1st Form through to the Upper 6th. This programme is designed to guide pupils on a journey of exploration, helping them navigate and evaluate their post-18 options.
Through a rich blend of curriculum-based learning and enrichment opportunities, we help pupils explore their strengths, discover a wide range of career pathways, and develop the skills they need to make well-informed choices, wherever their journey may lead.
You can view the full Careers Education Programme for 2025-2026
Xello careers platform
Xello is a pupil-centred careers platform that empowers each child to take ownership of their future. Through interactive assessments and reflective activities, they will build self-awareness, explore post-18 options, and create a personalised career plan.
Xello’s engaging tools match interests and strengths with real-world pathways, including university courses, apprenticeships, and job profiles. It complements our curriculum by helping connect school learning to life beyond Kimbolton.
Relevant and timely topics are covered by each year group.
Virtual work experience websites
NHS – 360 NHS work experience.
Springpod – work experience opportunities both on demand and also live.
The Forage – online work experience with large corporate companies – tasks and interaction.
OpenLearn Courses – a really good site for courses and particularly ones that relate to specific jobs or further learning courses.
Alison Courses – a wide choice of free short courses.
Harvard University – Free courses.
Stanford University – Free courses.
Future pathway information
Apprenticeships
Complete Guide to Higher and Degreee Apprenticeships (PDF)
Careermap – apprenticeship opportunities
University information
thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
theuniguide.co.uk – A Level choices guide
opendays.com – all open day dates in one place
thescholarshiphub.org.uk – information on scholarships
Gap year
Prospects – information about gap year options
bunac.org – Summer Camps (USA)
campamerica.co.uk – needs to be booked a year ahead
Employment
glassdoor.co.uk – good for information on companies and reviews
jobs.nhs.uk – NHS jobs
indeed.co.uk – general job search, with option to filter and upload your CV
getmyfirstjob.co.uk – national opportunities for post College
allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk – information for school leavers seeking employment
LinkedIn – profile required to enable job searches