Information for Employers

At Hendon School, we are committed to preparing students for life beyond education by providing them with meaningful careers education and opportunities. Employers play a vital role in inspiring young people, raising aspirations, and helping them to understand the skills and qualities required in today’s workplace.

We are always keen to develop partnerships with local, regional, and national employers who can support our students in making informed decisions about their future pathways.

 

Why Work with Hendon School?

Engaging with us provides benefits for both students, staff and employers:

For Students

  • Increases awareness of the wide range of careers available.
  • Develops employability skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
  • Links classroom learning to real-world applications.
  • Improves confidence, motivation, and long-term career planning

For staff

  • Enhances teachers’ knowledge of current industry practices, trends, and skills demands.
  • Enriches teaching and learning with case studies, workplace examples, and industry challenges.
  • Supports curriculum planning by making clear links between subjects and real career pathways (a Gatsby Benchmark expectation recognised by Ofsted).
  • Strengthens staff confidence in giving careers-related advice to students.

For Employers

  • Showcases your industry and promotes future career opportunities.
  • Builds links with the local community and demonstrates social responsibility.
  • Helps shape and inspire the future workforce.
  • Provides staff with rewarding professional development opportunities through volunteering, mentoring, or coaching.

How can employers get involved?

  • Careers Talks and Assemblies – Share insights into your career journey, industry, and sector.
  • Workplace Visits – Host groups of students to give them first-hand experience of your business environment.
  • Work Experience Placements – Offer students the opportunity to gain practical experience in the workplace.
  • Mock Interviews and CV Workshops – Help young people develop the skills needed to succeed in recruitment processes.
  • Careers Fairs and Networking Events – Promote your organisation and career opportunities directly to students.
  • Mentoring and Coaching – Provide ongoing guidance to support students in achieving their goals

We acknowledge that employers vary in their availability of time and resources. We are open to all activities and welcome one-off activities, short-term or longer-term projects. We value your involvement in making a lasting difference to our students and staff.