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Discover- What can I do with my degree?

You could begin by researching a career directly related to your degree such as teacher, early years practitioner, learning mentor, education mental health practitioner, safeguarding officer or educational writer. However, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Careers working with children and young people

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Education alternatives

You may want to work in an educational setting, but not as a teacher. Here you can find out about a wide range of alternative careers in the education sector.
Explore the career paths of other Edge Hill education and teaching graduates

Be inspired and build your network
Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future.

Develop- Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider part-time work, a work placement or volunteering to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out different career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for
How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers
How can I gain experience?

Information about gaining alternative experiences outside of school placements through volunteering, WBL and other placements

Compete- Getting ready to apply for jobs or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply- whether within education or something completely different, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Applying for teaching posts

Here you’ll find all you need to know about how to apply for teaching posts including timescales, where to search, applications and interview tips.

Applying for your first teaching post

Getting into teacher training

Looking to get into teaching? Our comprehensive guide on getting into postgraduate teacher training covers everything you need to know, including the various routes you can take, entry requirements, fees and funding and more.

Getting into teacher training

If you are applying for non-teaching roles or other postgrad study, you’ll find all the best tools, tips and advice right here. Remember, over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingFind opportunities on our vacancy portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started. You can also get instant detailed feedback on your CV and covering letter using CareerSet.

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates First

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and advice

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Education and Teaching students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Learning Resource Facilitator – Runshaw College
    Salary Range: Under £20,000Closing Date: 16/10/2026Location: England – North West.LEARNING RESOURCE FACILITATOR – REF 260917£15,525 p.a. (FTE £30,148 p.a.)2 posts @ 23.5 hours per week; 36 weeks per yearPost 1: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.15-16.30Post 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8.15-16.30We offer a competitive benefits package, including £1,071 p.a. (FTE £2,080 p.a.) in employer […]
  • Student Liaison Officer – Runshaw College
    Salary Range: Under £20,000Closing Date: 16/10/2026Location: England – North West.STUDENT LIAISON OFFICER – REF 260920Up to £8,427 p.a. (FTE £30,766 p.a.)We offer a competitive benefits package, including £581.46 p.a. (FTE £2,122 p.a.) in employer pension contributions12.5 hours per week, 36 weeks during term timeRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in […]
  • Academy Netball Coach – Runshaw College
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 09/10/2026Location: England – North West.ACADEMY NETBALL COACH (hourly paid) – REF 260911RUp to £25.69 per hourWe offer a competitive benefits package, including £7.36 per hour in employer pension contributions3 hours per week               Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for […]
  • Course Co-ordinator – Advanced Life Support Group
    Salary Range: £30,000 to £34,999Closing Date: 16/10/2026Location: UK Nationwide.About the roleReporting to the Director of Operations, the Course Co-ordinator role is central to ALSG in Salford. They have overall responsibility for the management, quality, and smooth delivery of a portfolio of courses run at ALSG and off base (UK and overseas).  Part of […]
  • Early Years Practitioner – Learning Curves Limited
    Salary Range: OtherClosing Date: 28/10/2026Location: England – North West.Come Join our Nursery Family!Learning Curves Nursery, Aughton are looking to appoint a PART TIME Early Years practitioner to join their fantastic team to work across their nursery/out of school clubs. The position will be for 20-25 hours per week – likely to be either […]
  • Teacher of Photography (0.8) – Runshaw College
    Salary Range: £35,000 to £39,999Closing Date: 09/10/2026Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF PHOTOGRAPHY (0.8) – REF 260916Up to £41,353 p.a. (FTE £51,691 p.a.)29.6 hours per weekWe offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £11,860 per annum (FTE £14,825 per annum) in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges […]
  • Teacher of Applied Science for Engineering – Runshaw College
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 06/11/2026Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF APPLIED SCIENCE FOR ENGINEERING – REF 260915Up to £51,691 p.a.We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £14,825 per annum in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding […]
  • Children's Residential Support Worker – Bank – A wilderness Way
    Salary Range: OtherClosing Date: 29/03/2027Location: England – North East.,England – North West. Empower Children’s Lives, One Shift at a Time!Join Us as a Bank Residential Support Worker at Wilderness Way!Looking for a role that’s as flexible as you are? At Wilderness Way, we’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team […]

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