Careers
Careers Leader- Mrs L Hicketts
Email Address: lhicketts@poyntonhigh.org.uk
Phone number: 01625 871811
The Careers department provides all students with access to information, advice and guidance to help them make realistic choices to achieve their goals. We aim to guide students to reach their full potential and to progress to their next best step.
Please use the tabs on the right, and the attachments below, for further information for Parents/Carers, Employers/Providers, Students and Teaching Staff.
Latest News:
Thursday 12th November 2026.
Watch this space!
On Thursday 12th November 2026, we will be holding our Post-16 Options Fair. Students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 will have the chance to circulate the Hall and to speak to representatives from local colleges and universities as well as the NHS, the Army, the RAF, Stockport County Football Club and many more companies and institutions.
If your business would like to be represented at the fair, please contact Mrs Hicketts.
Unifrog Online University Fair (Wednesday 14th October 2026)
https://webapp.spotme.com/login/eventspace/uk-university-fair-2026 Use this link to sign up to Unifrog’s Online University Fair!
Our Careers Programme is reviewed annually, with the next review taking place in Autumn 2026. Parents, students and teachers are regularly asked for feedback on our careers programme via parental questionnaires, staff questionnaires and student feedback requests following careers events and lessons. Students are also periodically asked to complete the Compass+ Future Skills Questionnaire to give us an overview of their careers learning and understanding. This information is used to inform our programme moving forward.
ALUMNI:
An important element to our careers activities is the input of previous students. If you are an ex-PHS student and you would be willing to come into school to share your career journey, please get in touch with our Careers Leader, Mrs L Hicketts (lhicketts@poyntonhigh.org.uk).
CAREERS LEARNING JOURNEY:
| The Careers Team | |
|---|---|
| Careers Leader | Mrs L Hicketts |
| Careers Advisor | Joanne Green of Mploy Solutions |
| SLT Careers Link | Mr A Bennett |
| Governor Careers Link | Mrs M Aldridge |
The National Careers Service can also help you with your career, learning and training choices. Find out more about the service and the different ways they can support you at: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/about-us
This service is available to people who live in England.
Speak to an adviser
Wherever you are with your decisions, you can always call the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 , they are open:
- 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday
- 10am to 5pm Saturday and bank holidays
They’re closed Sunday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers.