Mulberry Academy Bexhill is committed to preparing students for the world of work and supporting them to make informed decisions about their future options. Careers education runs throughout a student’s time with us, building the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to plan a future that works for them, whatever path they choose. In 2014, Lord Sainsbury’s Gatsby Charitable Foundation published Good Career Guidance, a report by Professor Sir John Holman setting out eight benchmarks for high quality careers and enterprise provision. These Gatsby Benchmarks sit at the heart of everything we do, from stable, structured careers lessons through to meaningful encounters with employers and further and higher education providers. Our programme is designed to give every student: Full details of how we meet each of the eight Gatsby Benchmarks are available on our Careers Information page. Work experience is one of the most valuable parts of our careers offer. It gives students the chance to step outside the classroom, see a workplace first hand and build the confidence, skills and contacts that make their next steps a little clearer. WEX Week 2027 will run from Monday 28th June 2027. Sign ups must be completed before the Easter break in 2027 (Easter Sunday falls on 28th March 2027), so students and parents/carers have plenty of time to arrange a suitable placement. Further information about the eight Gatsby Benchmarks and support can be found on the following link:Your Work Experience journey
Careers at Mulberry Academy Bexhill
Our Careers Programme
Work Experience
The Careers Leader at Bexhill Academy is Mr M Dann and can be reached at m.dann@mulberrybexhill.org
Employers with Opportunities Available Feb 2026
| Employer | Sector | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| BM Autosport Ltd | Autosport | 1 |
| Lincoln’s Eastbourne | Bakery | 2 |
| Custom Café | Café | 3 |
| Ordinary Climbers | Climbing centre | 1 |
| BG Graspointner UK Ltd | Drainage systems | 1 |
| Booker and Best | Electrical contractors | 1 |
| Summerfields | Gymnastics Club and soft play | 2 |
| Milwards Farm | Horses | 1 |
| Sector IT Solutions | IT | 1 |
| Milwards Farm | Kennels | 1 |
| Littlewoods Fencing Ltd | Manufacturing | 1 |
| Farmyard Nursery | Nursery | 1 |
| Little Skaters Nursery | Nursery | 2 |
| St Michaels Rest Home | Rest Home | 3 |
| Polegate Equestrian Centre | Riding School | 2 |
| Ark Castledown School | School | 2 |
| Learn, Play Achieve | Soccer Academy | 2 |
| Defiant Sports | Sports training | 4 |
| Milwards Farm | Wedding Venue / Prepare / Hospitality | 1 |
| Bushy Wood | Activity Centre | 1 |
| Wallands CEP School | School | 1 |
| Juges Bakery | Bakery | 1 |
More info below:
College Open Days
Year 10 college taster days – Summer 2025
Careers overview
What’s Next Sussex 2025
Learning from Career and Labour Market Information – Gatsby Benchmark 2
College Events and Information 2024-2025
(Gatsby Benchmark 7 – Encounters with further and higher education)
We are hoping that visits to the local colleges will be possible this academic year.We will also have local colleges and universities in school during parents evenings and year group assemblies.
Please check this page for updates and for links to the events.
Modern Work Experience
(Gatsby Benchmark 6 – Experiences of workplaces)
Why take part in work experience?
Taking part in work experience offers students a really valuable opportunity to experience the world of work, and encouraging young people to step out of their comfort zone is so important. It encourages them to think about what sort of job and work environment might suit them and to then reflect on the skills and experience that are needed for the work place. It is something really positive that students can include in their CV or personal statement, and it gives them something to talk about at interviews. Above all it can really help to develop confidence, a sense of responsibility and independence.
Work Experience Guidance
LMI for all
(Gatsby Benchmark 2 – Learning from career and labour market information)
Labour Market Information (or LMI) can be a confusing concept to begin with but in truth, it’s much simpler than you might think.
LMI can help visual what the job market is like in a particular area of the country, or in a particular industry. It can outline how many people in a given area work within a particular industry (such as manufacturing, or health and social care) and which industries are set to grow in the next few years. This can be very useful when looking at changing careers, or planning future career ideas as it helps identify the likelihood of finding local opportunities in the future.
It can also show the average wages for a location or industry and average working hours to help you make well informed future decisions.
The expert advisers at the National Careers Service can help you understand the LMI in your area for free- call anytime between 8am and 10pm everyday on 0800 100 900 for free, impartial advice.
How much could you earn?
Morrisby
Our new careers on-line platform preparing you for the next steps in life
Morrisby – On Line Careers Platform
Use this code: MC986KHL to sign up. Please use your school email in the email section.
Universities
- Informed Choices – The Russell Group – What you study at sixth form or college can affect your options at university and your future career.
- UCAS – Choose Your Future – Explore your options, apply to university, and more
CEIAG policies
Useful Info
Futuready
Latest research shows that as well as online support, young people want face-to-face advice and guidance from businesses when they are starting to think about their future career. Building on our work to improve our students career aspirations, we are working with local business Hastings Direct, so that our Year 9 and 10 students can experience Futuready, a programme of inspirational events focussing on happiness, confidence, hope, relationships and employability.
A collaboration between Hastings Direct and social enterprise Humanutopia, the Futuready Programme positively impacts and shapes the future workforce at the same time as offering businesses a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible, measurable and life changing difference to local young people. Futuready focusses on qualities and life skills that support qualifications and success. In a mixture of larger group work, smaller breakout groups and 1-2-1 sessions, the young people and business volunteers are able share their views, day-to-day issues and concerns, and aspirations for the future. The students are invited to look at the influences of others, peer pressure and the culture of conformity and will reflect on their attitude, behaviour and impact on themselves and others.
Futuready helps young people to understand what positive changes they need to make in order to realise their aspirations and what qualities are required to be successful in business and the workplace. Business volunteers from Hastings Direct provide support and advice throughout the Futuready journey, acting as positive role models and guides, and helping to inspire the students with their ideas and encouragement.
Bringing the corporate community to students who are preparing for their next career steps, Futuready is designed to support young people on their life journey and open their eyes to the world of work and the possibilities it can bring.
Futuready Programme Objectives are to:
- Build stronger, more sustainable relationships between businesses and schools, colleges and universities
- Encourage increased business mentoring at schools in Sussex and Surrey
- Develop the life skills and employability skills of young people
- Create peer-to-peer networking opportunities for young people
- Connect schools, providing opportunities to share best practice in CEIAG
- Establish more meaningful work experience opportunities for young people
- Educate young people and teaching staff on the effective use of the employability microsites
- Inspire young people to think seriously about their futures and all of the opportunities available to them
- Enhance the employer profile of the businesses involved in the programme and improve their long term employee pipeline
A bit about Humanutopia…
Humanutopia is a social business that creates and runs inspirational courses in schools for students and staff. Their courses are based on personal, social and workplace skills development, and improve the hope, confidence, happiness, relationships, and employability of participating students.