Frances Bostyn

Experience

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  Buckinghamshire Careers Service Careers Adviser

  Aug 1988 - Nov 1989

  Careers Adviser
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  Doncaster Careers Service

  Jan 1989 - Apr 1993

  Careers Adviser

  Careers Adviser in L.E.A Careers Service. Managed a project to develop adult careers guidance.

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  Mid Glamorgan Training & Careers Adviser

  Apr 1993 - Sept 1993

  Careers Adviser in specialist Adult Careers Guidance Service

  Undertook individual and group guidance activities with both employed and unemployed clients in order to promote educational, vocational and personal decision making.

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  Wiltshire Careers & Guidance Services Adult Guidance

  Sept 1993 - Mar 1995

  Adviser
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  Reading College

  Jan 1995 - Jun 1999

  Adviser in Student Services Department- F.E College

  Worked in Information and Guidance Centre which was part of the Services For Students function.Advice for students on matters such as work experience placements, careers and financial support. Deputised for Student Services Manager in her absence.

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  IGEN ltd

  Apr 2001 - Feb 2012

  NVQ Assessor/ IV

  Assessor / IV - advice and guidance, LDSS and new Level 6 qualification

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  Igen Ltd

  Apr 2001 - Sept 2012

  Worked on schools and NEXT STEP contracts

  • Careers Adviser - National Careers Service

    Jan 2010 - Sept 2012

  • Careers Adviser

    Apr 2001 - Aug 2012
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  Tadcaster Grammar School

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2014

  Careers Adviser

  • Implemented school system for KS4 & KS5 destination returns to local authority, with a recorded NEET figure of less than 1% at KS4 * Project Managed introduction of "My Careers Profile" psychometric testing system in school• Coordinated the delivery of careers advice services to students across years 9 to 13, enhancing student potential and raising aspirations• Developed excellent partnerships across school with Learning Support , Pastoral Care, Data Records, 6th form and Partnership Development Teams • Implemented programme of careers workshops around the theme of "opportunities and progression" Show less

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  St Joseph's Catholic College

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Teacher

  •Taught sociology “A” level in a Bradford school•Management of behaviour in the classroom•Assessing students and proving feedback on progress•Record keeping on student progress•Liaising with other professionals to support students in a holistic way

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  Leeds Beckett University

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2017

  Careers Consultant

  Careers Consultant working with Leeds Law school. Assisted academic colleagues with the delivery of a career development module and provided 1:1 guidance to law students on career options. Liaised with the local legal community to source work placements, insight day opportunities and legal career mentors. Planned and organised Enrichment Week with input from 25 employers and legal related organisations, aimed at showcasing legal career options and pro bono opportunities.

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  Leeds Beckett University

  Sept 2018 - now

  Developing and delivering teaching and learning across a number of modules including Business In Action and Business Consultancy Project. Getting involved in other activities that enhance the student experience Providing careers advice and guidance to students and graduates of Leeds Business School.Working in the curriculum delivering employability modules which assist students in understanding their options, identifying their skills and finding opportunities. Coaching students with applications for jobs and further study. My role is to foster student career development through effective 1:1 careers guidance and employability skills development; working in close collaboration with academics, employers and Business Engagement staff to promote positive graduate outcomes.

  • Lecturer, Leeds Business School

    Sept 2023 - now

  • School Careers and Employability Partner

    Oct 2019 - Sept 2023

  • Careers Consultant - School Partner

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2023

  • Academic Board Member

    Sept 2018 - May 2021