Employability skills

Lesson Title: Employability – Skills for Future Success (Careers / PSHE)
This practical and reflective KS4 lesson introduces students to key employability skills and how they can start developing them while still in school. Through self-assessment tasks, SMART target setting, and motivational scenarios, students explore what employers are looking for and how to become work-ready.

Lesson Aims:

Understand what employability skills are and why they matter

Identify personal strengths and areas for improvement

Reflect on what motivates individuals in the workplace (e.g. money, helping others, problem-solving)

Explore how to improve employability through school, volunteering, and extracurricular activities

Set SMART targets to build skills like teamwork, organisation, and communication

Learn how to prepare for the world of work (e.g. CV writing, interview prep, punctuality)

Design a visual poster to summarise employability strategies

Perfect for KS4 Careers or PSHE. Supports Gatsby Benchmarks and builds confidence in post-16 preparation.