About career smith
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CLAIRE SMITH A.K.A. CAREER SMITH
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I thrive on bringing my 12 years' experience as a teacher and careers leader in schools to the development of careers, education and skills initiatives for businesses of all sizes.
As a Registered Careers Professional with the CDI, I love working with young people and adults to help them explore their future career paths through career coa
I thrive on bringing my 12 years' experience as a teacher and careers leader in schools to the development of careers, education and skills initiatives for businesses of all sizes.
As a Registered Careers Professional with the CDI, I love working with young people and adults to help them explore their future career paths through career coaching, enabling them to take the next step.
Helping schools meet the Gatsby Benchmarks by designing outstanding career programmes and delivering independent and impartial advice to students is a highlight of any working week!
Qualifications:
- Level 6 Career Guidance and Development, OCR
- Diploma in Career Education, Nottingham Trent University
- PGCE in Religious Studies, The University of Durham
- 2:1 MA (Hons) in Theological Studies, The University of St. Andrews
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CLAIRE SMITH A.K.A. CAREER SMITH
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Feb 2022 to current: Associate Strategy Director (Learning), We are Futures
July 2019 to current: Education and Careers Freelance Consultant, Career Smith UK
Nov 2017 to June 2019: Senior Strategist (Talent & Skills Lead), We are Futures
Nov 2015 to Nov 2017: Inspirational Learning Manager, National Schools Partnership
April 2008 to Oct 2015:
Feb 2022 to current: Associate Strategy Director (Learning), We are Futures
July 2019 to current: Education and Careers Freelance Consultant, Career Smith UK
Nov 2017 to June 2019: Senior Strategist (Talent & Skills Lead), We are Futures
Nov 2015 to Nov 2017: Inspirational Learning Manager, National Schools Partnership
April 2008 to Oct 2015: Several concurrent roles, Manchester Academy, Moss Side, Manchester
- Careers and Employability Coordinator
- RE Teacher and Curriculum Area Leader for Alternative Curriculum (Health & Social Care, ASDAN, WorkSkills)
- Operating Authority Manager, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)
Sept 2004 to March 2008: Joint Head of RE / Business & Enterprise Coordinator, Sheffield Park Academy
CLAIRE SMITH A.K.A. CAREER SMITH
CLAIRE SMITH A.K.A. CAREER SMITH
CLAIRE SMITH A.K.A. CAREER SMITH
I'm never happier than when climbing a mountain with my family, exploring the latest foodie haunt with friends, or getting my nose stuck into a good book.
