For Teachers & Careers Leaders
Good education shapes young minds and opens doors to futures they may never have imagined. As teachers and career leaders, you play a vital role in helping students discover pathways that align with their skills, interests, and ambitions. This section signposts a range of useful resources to help you introduce learners to careers across the maritime, engineering, and digital industries.
Across the South Coast of England, the STEM sector is growing rapidly. At the South Coast Institute of Technology, we are committed to working with you to broaden and diversify the pool of young people who feel confident exploring STEM — and who may go on to pursue higher technical education in these fields.
The resources on this page are designed to help you provide the tailored support students need to realise their potential, challenge misconceptions, and remove the stigma that too often surrounds underrepresented groups in STEM. Together, we can ensure every young person sees a place for themselves in these exciting, future‑shaping industries.
Primary School Resources
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Description
A free and easy-to-use website offering a wide range of educational resources for primary school students. Explore engaging videos, activities, and lesson materials across subjects including English, Maths, History, Science, and more.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, and home educators seeking high-quality curriculum-based teaching resources.
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Description
A comprehensive online platform offering over 16,000 ready-to-use teaching resources for primary education. Access lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and curriculum-aligned materials across a wide range of subjects, including Maths, History, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL), EYFS, English, and more.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, trainee teachers, and home educators looking for a large collection of curriculum-aligned resources for EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
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Description
A resource-rich website offering a wide range of engaging and purposeful teaching materials for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Browse worksheets, lesson resources, classroom activities, and topic-based materials designed to support learning across the primary curriculum.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, and home educators working with KS1 and KS2 pupils.
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Description
A website providing a variety of learning resources to support Religious Education and collective worship in primary schools. Access lesson materials, assembly resources, videos, PowerPoints, and activities that help pupils explore faith, social justice, and global issues.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, RE coordinators, teaching assistants, and home educators looking for engaging Religious Education and assembly resources
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A large online platform featuring an extensive collection of teacher-created resources for primary education. Browse lesson plans, worksheets, activities, presentations, and assessment materials covering all primary subjects, from phonics and literacy to maths and science.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, trainee teachers, and home educators seeking a wide range of curriculum-linked teaching resources.
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Description
An online platform offering a wide range of teaching resources for primary classrooms. Access PowerPoints, display materials, worksheets, classroom activities, and other curriculum-linked resources designed to support engaging and effective teaching.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, and home educators looking for ready-to-use classroom resources and display materials.
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Description
An engaging online platform that helps teachers bring fun and interactive phonics activities into their lessons. Featuring both free and premium resources, the website offers games, activities, and teaching materials designed to support the development of early reading and phonics skills.
Target Audience
EYFS and primary school teachers, teaching assistants, intervention staff, and home educators supporting phonics and early literacy development.
Resource Website
Description
A trusted educational platform providing a range of high-quality teaching and learning resources for primary education. Access materials for English and Maths, including reading, handwriting, literacy, and numeracy resources designed to support classroom learning and pupil progress.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, literacy and maths coordinators, and home educators seeking curriculum-focused learning resources.
Resource Website
Description
A comprehensive website offering a wide range of free teaching resources for primary education. Access worksheets, Word documents, lesson materials, classroom activities, and subject-specific resources designed to support planning, teaching, and learning across the primary curriculum.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, trainee teachers, and home educators looking for ready-to-use classroom resources and teaching materials.
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Description
A resource-rich website offering a wide range of printable teaching materials, quizzes, games, and classroom activities for KS1 and KS2. Resources cover a variety of subjects and are designed to support engaging, curriculum-aligned learning in the primary classroom.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, and home educators seeking high-quality printable resources and interactive learning activities for KS1 and KS2 pupils.
Resource Website
Description
A popular website offering a wide range of printable resources for primary education, including literacy, maths, topic work, classroom displays, and seasonal activities. The site provides engaging materials that can be used to enhance lessons and create stimulating learning environments.
Target Audience
Primary school teachers, teaching assistants, EYFS practitioners, and home educators looking for printable classroom resources, display materials, and seasonal activity ideas.
Secondary School Resources
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Description
A free educational platform that provides teachers with digital tools and resources to help students develop in-demand workplace and technology skills. The site offers ready-made lesson plans, student worksheets, curriculum maps, and access to free courses covering topics such as digital literacy, career readiness, and emerging technologies.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, careers advisers, and educators supporting KS3–KS5 students in developing digital, employability, and future-focused skills.
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Description
An educational platform that connects teachers, students, industry professionals, and academics to support collaborative STEM learning. The website provides opportunities, resources, and real-world projects that help bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics subjects to life while encouraging career-focused learning and engagement.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, STEM coordinators, careers advisers, and educators supporting KS3–KS5 students in developing STEM knowledge, skills, and career awareness.
Resource Website
Description
Wonderseekers is a charitable organisation dedicated to making science more accessible and engaging for young people. The website offers a range of downloadable digital activities, educational resources, and interactive learning materials designed to inspire curiosity and support science learning both in and beyond the classroom.
Target Audience
. Secondary school science teachers, STEM coordinators, and educators looking for engaging science resources and activities to support KS3–KS4 learning.
Resource Website
Description
A comprehensive online platform offering a vast library of teaching resources created by experienced educators. Access lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, presentations, interactive activities, and subject-specific materials designed to support teaching and learning across the KS3 curriculum.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, teaching assistants, trainee teachers, and home educators looking for curriculum-aligned resources to support KS3 teaching and learning.
Resource Website
Description
A trusted educational platform offering a wide range of teaching resources for secondary education. Access curriculum-linked videos, lesson materials, classroom activities, and subject-specific content designed to support engaging teaching across a variety of subjects and age groups.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, teaching assistants, and educators seeking high-quality, curriculum-based resources to enhance classroom learning across KS3–KS5.
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Description
A free educational platform that provides teachers with access to assignments, lessons, quizzes, and learning resources across a range of subjects. The platform allows educators to personalise learning, track student progress, and deliver content tailored to individual student needs and ability levels.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, tutors, and educators looking to support personalised learning and monitor student progress across KS3–KS5.
Resource Website
Description
A resource-rich platform offering a wide range of downloadable teaching materials for secondary education. Access planners, SEND toolkits, worksheets, lesson resources, classroom activities, and subject-specific materials designed to support effective teaching and learning across the curriculum.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, SEND coordinators, teaching assistants, and educators looking for practical, ready-to-use classroom resources and planning tools.
Resource Website
Description
A trusted educational website providing secondary teachers with access to evidence-based guidance, research reports, teaching toolkits, and professional development resources. The platform helps educators make informed decisions about teaching strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, middle and senior leaders, SEND coordinators, and educators seeking evidence-informed approaches to teaching, learning, and school improvement.
Resource Website
Description
A specialist mathematics education website offering a wide range of free teaching and learning resources for students aged 4–16+. The platform provides lesson materials, professional development opportunities, guidance, and classroom resources designed to support high-quality maths teaching and improve student achievement.
Target Audience
Secondary maths teachers, maths coordinators, teaching assistants, and educators looking for evidence-informed resources and support for teaching mathematics across KS3–KS5.
Resource Website
Description
A comprehensive online platform offering a vast collection of teaching and learning resources for secondary education. Access revision PowerPoints, lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, classroom activities, and subject-specific materials created by teachers to support learning across KS3–KS5.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, teaching assistants, trainee teachers, and educators seeking high-quality resources to support classroom teaching, revision, and exam preparation.
Resource Website
Description
A resource-rich website offering a wide range of teaching materials for secondary education. Access resources for subjects including English, Maths, and Science, as well as comprehension packs, problem-solving activities, lesson ideas, and curriculum-linked materials designed to support engaging and effective learning.
Target Audience
Secondary school teachers, teaching assistants, and home educators looking for ready-to-use resources to support teaching and learning across KS3–KS4.
FE & HE Resources
Resource Website
Description
A free educational platform that provides lecturers and educators with digital tools and resources to help students develop in-demand workplace and technology skills. The site offers ready-made lesson plans, student worksheets, curriculum maps, and access to free courses covering topics such as digital literacy, career readiness, professional skills, and emerging technologies.
Target Audience
Further Education lecturers, Higher Education tutors, careers advisers, and educators supporting students in developing digital, employability, and industry-relevant skills.
Resource Website
Description
A specialist educational platform providing engineering-focused resources and support for Further Education. The website offers interactive learning materials, teaching resources, industry-informed content, and educational support programmes designed to enhance engineering and technical education while helping students develop career-ready skills.
Target Audience
Further Education lecturers, engineering tutors, vocational educators, and training providers supporting students in engineering, technology, and technical education programmes.
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Description
A free online learning platform offering hundreds of courses and educational resources across a wide range of subjects. Developed by The Open University, the site provides flexible learning materials, articles, videos, and interactive content that can be used to support teaching, professional development, and independent study.
Target Audience
Further Education lecturers, Higher Education tutors, adult learning practitioners, and educators seeking free learning resources and professional development opportunities across a variety of subject areas.
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Description
A professional development programme designed to support existing and aspiring leaders in Further Education. The programme provides mentoring, guidance, and development opportunities to help educators strengthen their leadership skills, progress in their careers, and succeed in their current roles. It also aims to build a stronger and more diverse pipeline of future leaders across the Further Education sector.
Target Audience
Further Education leaders, aspiring leaders, curriculum managers, and senior staff seeking leadership development and career progression opportunities.
Resource Website
Description
A learning platform offering free and discounted courses designed to help individuals develop new skills and enhance their professional knowledge. The website provides access to a variety of learning opportunities that support career development, continuing professional development (CPD), and workplace skills without significant financial cost.
Target Audience
Further Education and Higher Education staff, lecturers, support staff, and educators looking to develop their skills, gain qualifications, and access affordable professional development opportunities.
Resource Website
Description
A professional development platform offering a range of online and face-to-face courses for educators and skills professionals. Courses focus on areas such as confidence building, safeguarding, wellbeing, leadership, and professional practice, helping individuals enhance their knowledge and effectiveness in educational settings.
Target Audience
Further Education lecturers, skills trainers, support staff, managers, and educators seeking continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities to strengthen their professional skills and practice.
Resource Website
Description
A leading educational platform offering a wide range of teaching resources created and shared by educators. The site provides lesson plans, presentations, worksheets, assessments, and classroom activities that are particularly useful for Further Education, while also supporting introductory Higher Education courses across a variety of subject areas.
Target Audience
Further Education lecturers, Higher Education tutors, trainee educators, and teaching professionals looking for ready-to-use resources, teaching ideas, and curriculum support materials.
Description
An online learning platform offering a wide range of professional development courses in business, technology, leadership, and creative skills. The site provides expert-led video courses and learning pathways that support skill development, career progression, and lifelong learning for students and educators alike.
Target Audience
Further Education lecturers, Higher Education tutors, students, and professionals seeking to develop industry-relevant skills and enhance their career prospects through flexible online learning.
Resource Website
Description
A flexible online learning platform offering free tutorials and affordable courses across a range of subject areas. The site enables learners to develop new knowledge and skills at their own pace, with some courses providing opportunities to earn academic credit that can support further study and progression.
Target Audience
Further Education lecturers, Higher Education tutors, adult learners, and students seeking flexible, low-cost learning opportunities and additional academic support.
Ambassador & Outreach Programme
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Description
Contact Tech Tour to learn more about its technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship outreach opportunities.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in technology and innovation.
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Contact the STEM Ambassadors programme to arrange inspiring STEM activities, talks, mentoring, and workshops for your students.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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Description
Contact the Maritime Ambassadors programme to explore opportunities that promote careers and learning within the maritime industry.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in maritime careers and industries.
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Description
Contact the Construction Ambassadors programme to access industry insights, career information, and engagement opportunities within the construction sector.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in construction and the built environment.
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Description
Contact BAE Systems to learn more about STEM outreach opportunities, careers education, industry engagement, and programmes that support young people in exploring engineering and technology careers.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in engineering, technology, and STEM careers.
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Description
Contact Roke to learn more about STEM outreach, engineering careers, technology programmes, and opportunities to engage with industry professionals. Roke specialises in engineering, cybersecurity, AI, and advanced technologies.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in engineering, technology, cybersecurity, and STEM careers.
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Description
Contact MTAG to learn more about outreach opportunities, industry engagement, and careers within the manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in manufacturing, engineering, and technical careers.
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Description
Contact Leonardo to learn more about STEM outreach activities, engineering careers, and opportunities to connect students with industry professionals.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in engineering, technology, and STEM careers.
Description
Contact Esso to learn more about industry engagement opportunities, careers education, and programmes that help students explore careers within the energy sector.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in energy, engineering, and STEM-related careers.
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Description
Contact Amazon to learn more about careers, apprenticeships, industry engagement, and opportunities that support skills development and employability.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in technology, logistics, business, and digital careers.
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Contact Fujitsu to learn more about STEM outreach opportunities, technology careers, and industry engagement programmes for students.
Target Audience
Teachers, careers advisers, outreach coordinators, and students interested in technology, digital skills, and STEM careers.
