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Wates, a £2 billion industry leader, is offering opportunities across the UK, providing ambitious students like you with the chance to gain real-world experience and build a...
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Wates, a £2 billion industry leader, is offering opportunities across the UK, providing ambitious students like you with the chance to gain real-world experience and build a...
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Half term is finally here – and it’s very well deserved! You’ve all been working incredibly hard this term, whether it’s been in lessons, revising for tests,...
Posted by Sarah Doran
This term, Year 12 A Level Dance student Scarlett has been completing her ‘Kindness Matters’ programme by supporting a Year 10 GCSE Dance class. After achieving a...
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Last week, our Year 12 prefects took centre stage by planning, creating and delivering an engaging assembly for Year 10 and 11 students identified as higher prior attainers. This...
Posted by Gary Johnson
this week.Snippets n’ snapshots of performing arts A dramatic entrance to this week! Year 13 students initiated Pre Public Exams of devised performances, showcasing an...
Posted by Madeline Silla
I would like to once again thank the 310 students who took the time to send in a nomination for their ‘best teacher’ from 2024.25 at the end of the last academic year....
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Miss Coombs, our SRP Coordinator, led our Friday Faculty Focus at the end of last week to highlight DLD day which is set aside to highlight development delay disorder – a...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
On Friday morning last week I had the privilege of supervising two Year 11 classes in the Learning Hub at the centre of our school and was incredibly impressed with how well the...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Last Friday 17th October, fifty eight students who completed the GAP tasks over the summer holiday started the year strong and finished the term in style with a fantastic rewards...
Posted by Mo Abusef
All the Main School Assemblies this week have been led by Deputy Headteacher Ms de Groot and Safeguarding Officer Ms Court – two key leaders at Bushey Meads who help the...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Wates, a £2 billion industry leader, is offering opportunities across the UK, providing ambitious students like you with the chance to gain real-world experience and build a successful career.

Explore Exciting STEM Opportunities Across the UK
Wates offers a wide range of opportunities in:
Engineering & Technical Roles: Building Services Engineering, Surveying, Construction Support Technician
Skilled Trades: Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Groundwork, Plastering, Maintenance
Business & Professional Services: Customer Service, Business Administration, Accounting
These are available nationwide, including key locations such as London, Cambridge, Crawley, Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, and Redditch.
About Wates
Wates is a family-owned construction powerhouse with over 4,500 employees working on complex projects in education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and emergency services. Their apprenticeships offer hands-on experience while working on industry-leading projects and provide a clear pathway for career growth.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 30th October
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Why Attend?
Gain insider insights into careers and apprenticeships at Wates
Discover the range of roles available and find your perfect career path
Hear from industry experts and current apprentices about their experiences
Take part in STEM workshops to develop your skills and understanding of the sector
Learn how to stand out in your corporate applications
Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and explore how Wates can help you build a rewarding career in construction, engineering, and business. Click here to register.
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