KS5 Sixth Form PSHE & Careers – 8-Lesson Personal Development Bundle (Fully Resourced | KS5)
KS5 Sixth Form PSHE & Careers – 8-Lesson Personal Development Bundle (Fully Resourced | KS5)
Equip your sixth formers with the essential skills and knowledge they need to succeed beyond school with this 8-lesson Careers & Personal Development bundle. This resource explores everything from job interviews and Oxbridge applications to gap years, resilience, and improving performance.
Mapped to the PSHE Association KS5 Programme of Study and aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks and Skills Builder Framework, this bundle supports schools in delivering effective, age-appropriate personal development and careers education.
Perfect for Year 12 & Year 13 students, during PSHE, tutor time, enrichment, or post-16 life skills programmes.
🎓 Topics Covered in This Bundle:
1. Time Management & Productivity – Using the Eisenhower Matrix to plan effectively
2. Job Interviews – Common questions, how to answer them, and how to stay confident
3. Applying to Elite Universities (Oxbridge) – Super-curriculars, PUCAS, and personal statements
4. Planning & Delivering Oral Presentations – Confidence, clarity, and structure
5. Dealing with Career Setbacks – Resilience and growth mindset in action
6. Improving Learning & Performance – Self-awareness, feedback, and development
7. Gap Year Opportunities – Planning, budgeting, and skill-building abroad
8. Applying For Jobs – Consolidation and assessment activity
📦 Each Lesson Pack Includes:
• 1 x Fully Editable PowerPoint (1 hour+ content)
• Clear Learning Objectives & Confidence Checkers
• Embedded Video Links & Real-World Examples
• Variety of Student Activities & Discussion Tasks
• Assessment Opportunities & Reflection Prompts
• Literacy & Key Vocabulary Focus
• Extra Careers Support Websites & Tools
🎯 Learning Outcomes Across the Unit:
• Build confidence in applying for jobs, courses, and interviews
• Understand how to manage time and tasks effectively
• Develop resilience and handle challenges in career progression
• Explore options including gap years and high-level university routes
• Improve personal presentation and public speaking skills
• Learn how to reflect on personal performance and grow
🔑 Key Vocabulary Includes:
Eisenhower Matrix, Productivity, STAR Technique
Situational, Competency & Behavioural Questions
PUCAS, Super-Curricular, Personal Statement
Growth Mindset, Fixed Mindset, Constructive Criticism
Resilience, Stage Presence, Oral Communication
This bundle is ideal for schools seeking to deliver meaningful, skills-based education that prepares students for employment, higher education, and lifelong learning.
Use as part of your Sixth Form PSHE, Careers Programme, Life Skills curriculum, or UCAS preparation support.
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