With Gatsby Benchmarks and Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework placing a stronger focus on career education, here’s a smarter (and easier) way for schools and colleges to integrate employability across the curriculum.
TeacherMatic’s career-themed generators are designed to support educators by providing easy-to-use, AI-powered tools to build confidence in every step of the learner journey.
Let’s explore the tools both educators and students can use to prepare, simulate, and inspire career readiness in your setting.
Tools for Educators…
Job Interview Question List
What it does:
Creates tailored interview questions for any job role.
How you can use it:
Run mock interviews, support roleplay sessions, or prompt reflective writing.
Example in action:
Use the generator to create interview questions for a specific role, such as Retail Assistant. During this session, students will take turns playing the role of the interviewer and interviewee, using feedback sheets aligned to the Job Interview Question List. For larger groups or groups of three, consider adding an additional interviewer or observer.
Try this:
Use the questions as part of a class debate: “What’s the most challenging question and why?”
Job Interview Task List
What it does:
Suggests skills-based tasks a candidate might be asked to complete during an interview.
How you can use it:
Set as a time-sensitive classroom assignment or run realistic work-based scenarios in careers or enrichment sessions.
Example in action:
Using a job role example of an Events Coordinator, ask students to create a floorplan and event timeline. It’s a timed, collaborative activity followed by a group debrief on time management and delegating event tasks.
Try this:
Use tasks in carousel-style careers events — each desk or table can represent a different job role or industry.
Job Description
What it does:
Creates detailed job descriptions for any role.
How you can use it:
Teach job comprehension, structure, and purpose.
Example in action:
In an English or Functional Skills lesson, learners read a job description for a Healthcare Assistant. They identify duties, soft skills, and hard skills, then answer comprehension questions or write a summary.
Try this:
Print two job descriptions and run a compare-and-contrast task. Which role is best suited to which student?
Job Advert
What it does:
Drafts professional job adverts.
How you can use it:
Run persuasive writing exercises or teach advert evaluation.
Example in action:
During a CV and cover letter workshop, a teacher shares a job advert generated for a Graphic Design Intern. Students write a cover letter responding to the advert, tailoring their pitch based on the language and values in the job post.
Try this:
Turn the task around! Ask students to write a job advert for a dream role they create themselves.
SMART Targets
What it does:
Produces SMART goals for learners or staff.
How you can use it:
Set meaningful tutorials or SEND targets.
Example in action:
A tutor generates behaviour and attendance-related SMART goals for learners as part of a support plan. These are discussed and reviewed regularly, giving learners ownership and clarity over what is expected.
Try this:
Combine with a reflection task: “Which target have I met, and what helped me achieve it?”
Tools for Students…
Students can also benefit directly from TeacherMatic’s AI generators to explore pathways, understand career options, and develop a stronger sense of direction. Here are the tools built specifically to support learner-led discovery:
Who Can Do It?
What it does:
Outlines the ideal qualities, qualifications, and experience for a chosen job or task.
How students can use it:
Build an understanding of job role expectations and assess personal fit.
Example in action:
A student exploring a career in cybersecurity generates a breakdown of the skills and background needed. This forms the basis for a research task, a personal action plan, or preparation for a career talk.
Inspiration!
What it does:
Provides engaging activity ideas for learners who struggle with motivation or interest.
How students can use it:
Connect personally with a topic by exploring it from a different lens.
Example in action:
When students are disengaged with environmental science, the generator provides creative prompts that link environmental issues to careers in fashion, music, or sport to reignite interest.
How to…
What it does:
Offers simple, structured guidance on completing practical or academic tasks.
How students can use it:
Understand the ‘how’ behind essential life and academic skills.
Example in action:
A learner preparing for work experience asks, “How to make a good first impression at work?” and receives helpful, structured advice to boost their confidence before their first day.
The Big Question Wheel
What it does:
Encourages learners to explore big questions from multiple disciplinary angles.
How students can use it:
Build critical thinking and cross-curricular skills through inquiry.
Example in action:
Students explore “What makes a good leader?” through science (brain chemistry), history (figures of influence), business (management styles), and ethics (moral responsibility).
Ask Someone Famous
What it does:
Allows students to ask questions to simulated historical or pop culture figures.
How students can use it:
Build empathy and understanding of role models in careers or history.
Example in action:
A student asks Marie Curie about her journey in science, using the response to reflect on perseverance and barriers in STEM careers.
Ask an Expert
What it does:
Offers simplified insights from AI-generated “experts” in any profession.
How students can use it:
Explore different professions and hear from a simulated professional perspective.
Example in action:
A student interested in graphic design asks, “What skills does a graphic designer need to develop to succeed in the future?” and gets a response that helps shape their learning goals.
Why it matters…
As Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework and Gatsby Benchmarks continue to shape the future of career education, we know that high-quality, embedded, realistic career learning is more important than ever.
With TeacherMatic, educators don’t need hours to plan these experiences. Our generators provide an easy, accessible, and personalised way to integrate careers into lessons, tutorials, and enrichment sessions.
And, most importantly, learners’ futures.
Ready to bring the world of work into your classroom?
Whether you’re running a mock interview session, supporting learners with EHCP targets, or helping students connect their passions to real careers, TeacherMatic is here to support you every step of the way.
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