Educators

Hands-on support to help disadvantaged Students achieve their potential

Free careers events, resources and assistance for your students.

We connect employers and schools to give underprivileged pupils real-world experiences that inspire and encourage them to achieve their potential and support social mobility.

Supporting educators

Unique programmes

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. We create programmes with our employer partners, informed by our understanding of what schools and students need.

Whole-school approach

Partner employers go beyond just direct student engagement, to offer specialist support for teachers and career leads.

Resources to support best-practice

Free access to lesson resources and informative newsletters to support your teaching with stimulating materials based on real-life situations.

Delivering Gatsby benchmarks

Our programmes are created to support the high standards expected of teachers. 100% of teachers agree our work supports their Gatsby Benchmarks.

Here to help

We’re here to make sure everything runs smoothly and are on hand to manage expectations and support the relationship with your partner employer.

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We’re driven by measurable impact

95%

recommend our programme

95% of participants would recommend our programme with Cisco to other young people

100%

supported their Gatsby Benchmarks

100% of teachers asked said our employer events supported their Gatsby Benchmarks

24% 

of hires came from work experience

24% of all new Aon Apprentices were alumni of our Work Insights Programme in 2024

Teacher Advisory Board

Guided by our Educator Partners 

Overview

Brings together teachers, career advisors and early career experts to share insights, feedback and best practices for engaging students and schools in careers education.

Who's involved

10 teacher advisors from across the United Kingdom. We are working with career leads, assistance principals and assistant head teachers.

The commitment

10 hours across the academic year. The board will meet 3 times in a hybrid format. If someone is unable to attend a meeting they provide feedback through another avenue.

Impact & gains

The board will influence early career programmes, learn about upcoming opportunities for their students and receive support to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Meet our teacher advisory board

Nusrat Sadiq

Partnership & Careers Lead, Washwood Heath Academy, Birmingham

This role recognises my expertise and commitment to supporting young people and making an impact.

Jesse Chester

Assistant Principal, Waverley School, Birmingham

I enjoy working with a group of teachers across the United Kingdom to align careers strategies.t

Robert Muranda

Careers and Employability Manager, St Brendan's Sixth Form College, Bristol

Careers guidance, a solid programme, and opportunities for young people to gain insight are vital.t

Jonathan Howard

Careers Lead, Cardinal Pole Catholic School, St Aloysius College and All Saints Catholic High School, London

I’m extremely passionate about careers education and see the strong work Connectr have done.

Dr Claudette Bailey-Morrissey

Careers Leader, Central Foundation Girls' School, London

I have a passion for providing students with opportunities that will help them make informed choices.

Will Berryman

Head of Careers, Rivers Academy West London, London

I have been involved in the Teacher Advisory Board for years and enjoy having input in programme development.

Sophie Harrowes

Head of Careers & Cultural Connections, Hammersmith Academy, London

Working with organisations like Connectr can deliver some of the most rewarding opportunities for my students.

Rebecca Cashmore

Careers Manager, Hatcham College, London

I’m passionate about the impact that employers can have on our careers programme.

Seher Subra

Assistant Headteacher - Careers Leader, Rooks Heath School, London

I want our school to get the best outcomes for our students and to continue meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks.

“I feel energised collaborating with our Teacher Advisory Board and enjoy facilitating shared learning.”

Isabella Gray,
Client Project Manager, Connectr Early Engagement

Our impact on future talent

"Programmes such as these give people like me an equal footing to those with greater social mobility."

Merve Demirci
Student from Our Lady's Catholic High School in Hackney

"The programme exposed them to a wide range of career pathways at National Grid, sparking new interests and encouraging them to explore fields they hadn't
previously considered."

National Grid teacher testimonial
Royal Greenwich Trust School, partner school

"The programme was incredibly useful in helping me develop key skills, such as analytical thinking and communication, which I know will be beneficial in any career
path I choose."

Student work experience attendee

"The programme provided a blend of hands-on learning and insightful sessions with industry professionals, which gave me a clearer understanding of potential
career paths within Aon."

Student work experience attendee

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