Introduction to Careers Education – KS2 PSHE & Careers Unit

**Introduction to Careers Education – KS2 PSHE & Careers Unit** A brand-new Primary PSHE & Careers unit designed specifically for Key Stage 2 learners in Years 5 and 6. This six-lesson unit introduces pupils to the world of work and helps lay the foundations for future careers learning. It also provides a seamless link to our secondary Careers and PSHE curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13. **What’s Included in This KS2 Careers Unit?** 6 Complete Lesson Packs (see topics below) 1 x Student Work Booklet 1 x Student Assessment Quiz for unit Homework Ideas 6 End-of-Lesson Confidence Checker Assessments **Lesson Topics Covered** Jobs in a School What Is a Job or Career & Why Are They Important? Careers Vocabulary and Key Terms Jobs in My Local Area (e.g. Postman, Shopkeeper) How School Helps Us Get a Job My Dream Job – A reflective and creative final lesson **Each Lesson Pack Includes** Fully editable PowerPoint presentation Learning outcomes clearly stated Confidence checker and assessment of learning Embedded video clips and web links Differentiated and engaging activities Teacher guidance notes where needed Designed to align with: DfE Statutory Guidance PSHE Association Core Themes Gatsby Benchmarks for Careers Education **Learning Outcomes Overview** Understand the range of jobs within a school and how people enter those roles Learn what a job and a career are and why having one matters Master key careers-related vocabulary and begin applying it Identify and explore job roles in your local community Discover how school helps prepare us for future careers Reflect on personal goals and link interests to future opportunities **Key Terms Covered** Education, College, Sixth Form, Safeguarding, SEN, Teaching Assistant, Term-Time Job, Career, Vocation, Salary, Pathway, Industry, Apprenticeship, Interview, CV Side hustle, Gig economy, Promotion, CPD, Vacancy, HR, Degree, Application Aiming High, Imagination, Self-Belief **Explore below our most popular and fast selling Primary Careers and Primary PSHE Units below: ⇨ [Introduction to Careers for Primary students](/teaching-resource/resource-12994181) ⇨ [Linking school with Careers and Jobs - Ks2 Careers Unit ](/teaching-resource/resource-12994182) ⇨ [Financial Education - Managing Money for Ks2 Students ](/teaching-resource/resource-12994183) ⇨ [Transition and Friends Ks2 PSHE Unit ](/teaching-resource/resource-12994184) ⇨ [Enterprise Unit (My skills & Qualities) Ks2 Unit ](/teaching-resource/resource-12994185) ⇨ [The World I live in Ks2 Citizenship Unit ](/teaching-resource/resource-12994186) ⇨ [Why should I learn all these subjects - Ks2 Careers Unit](/teaching-resource/resource-13042153) ⇨ [Bullying, Racism & Peer Pressure - Ks2 PSHE Unit](/teaching-resource/bullying-racism-and-peer-pressure-ks2-primary-pshe-unit-13042156) ⇨ [Roles & Responsibilities - Ks2 PSHE Unit ](/teaching-resource/roles-rights-and-responsibilities-primary-pshe-unit-13042164)