There are a number of opportunities for Sixth Form students to take part in paid work whilst studying at King James. These offer not just a welcome source of income, but also a way to gain valuable work experience and a respected addition to their CV.

We have an extensive Primary Outreach Programme where pupils in Years 4 and 5 attend King James both during school hours and after school each week to take part in activities including Kickboxing, Trampolining, Film making, Photography, Art, Drama and Music. Each one of these employs an Outreach Assistant to support the subject teacher to deliver sessions.

Danny has worked in the Media Department for two years, helping to deliver a film making experience using green screen technology. He said, “I have really enjoyed working with primary pupils. They are so enthusiastic about learning new things and excited to see themselves in the finished product on Youtube. Alongside the opportunity to earn, being an Outreach Assistant has been an excellent addition to my CV as I have gained work experience and developed lots of new skills. It has also given me much more confidence and I now feel better prepared for university.”

In addition to this, Year 5 Curriculum Weeks offers an opportunity for a team of Sixth Formers to work with visiting pupils from multiple schools as they take part in different lessons across the Academy over a two week

period. Sixth Formers take responsibility for making sure their allocated group are escorted around school and ensure that they feel safe, confident and included. This is an important job and many of our students find it a rewarding experience