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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?

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.

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.

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Getting into teacher training

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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.

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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.

  • Salary Range: Unpaid PlacementClosing Date: 26-May-2024Location: England – North West.We would like to offer the opportunity for a student to carry out a piece of research about neuro diversity, focusing on the following title: The impact of restrictions for neuro diverse children to receive a final diagnosis and how a charity (Ferries Family […]
  • Salary Range: £30,000 to £34,999Closing Date: 30-Apr-2024Location: England – North West. Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star teacher […]
  • Salary Range: £30,000 to £34,999Closing Date: 30-Apr-2024Location: England – North West. Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star teacher […]
  • Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: England – South East.Jigsaw School has a rare opportunity for Psychology Graduates looking to kick start their careers in Behaviour Based Teaching and SEN Education✓ Do you have a Bachelors background in Psychology and a keen interest in behaviour-based teaching techniques?✓ Are you inspired by educating […]
  • Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 31-May-2024Location: England – South East.Worked in care or teaching previously? Experienced working with individuals with disabilities? Interested in autism and passionate about making a difference? Whatever your background, join JigsawPlus to build a career and make life changing differences. Salary: £25,000 per annum (£12.82 per hour) and […]
  • Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 03-May-2024Location: England – West Midlands.The Corbet School is a "Good” rural 11-16 comprehensive with outstanding behaviour and consistently high results.  We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic classroom teacher to join our Maths Department from September 2024. The post is suitable for an experienced teacher or an ‘early career […]
  • Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 07-May-2024Location: England – Greater London.Marymount International School, London is an independent day and boarding school for girls, nurturing the limitless potential of curious, motivated students (ages 11 – 18) of diverse faiths and backgrounds.  Inspired by the charism of the RSHM, we proudly stand as the first all-girls’ school […]
  • Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 20-May-2024Location: England – North West.Are you looking for a rewarding role where you feel fulfilled knowing that you and your team have made a difference to the amazing young people you work with?Peterhouse School is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children aged 5-19. Our students have […]
  • Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 30-Jun-2024Location: England – North West.Short Breaks Support Worker (Project Worker 1) – Liverpool Short Breaks Service About Us: Barnardo's Liverpool Short Breaks Service is a newly commissioned service by Liverpool City Council, designed to provide essential short breaks for children and young people aged 8-18 with special educational […]
  • Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 28-Apr-2024Location: England – North West.Liverpool Transition, Preparation and Moving-On Service – Children's Residential Home Barnardo's Transition, Preparation and Moving-On Service is looking for As & when (Bank) staff for its 4 bed Children's home. This is a service commissioned by Liverpool City Council to deliver Children's residential […]
  • Salary Range: £20,000 to £24,999Closing Date: 30-Nov-2026Location: England – North West.Location: Merseyside within the community Role Type: Variable hours (Full-time or Part-time) Salary: £12 per hour depending on skills, experience and type of shift Lagan’s Foundation is an established provider of specialist home healthcare to children across the Northwest of England.   We […]
  • Salary Range: Under £20,000Closing Date: 07-May-2024Location: England – Greater London.ABOUT THE BUSINESS:   The Emerald Cultural Institute has a very clear mission statement: ‘People are at the heart of what we do. We provide a transformative educational and cultural experience within a positive, nurturing environment where both students and staff can grow and […]
  • Salary Range: Under £20,000Closing Date: 06-May-2024Location: England – Greater London.ABOUT THE BUSINESS:The Emerald Cultural Institute has a very clear mission statement: ‘People are at the heart of what we do. We provide a transformative educational and cultural experience within a positive, nurturing environment where both students and staff can grow and prepare to […]
  • Salary Range: £25,000 to £29,999Closing Date: 30-Apr-2024Location: England – North West.Responsible To:                      Chief Executive Purpose of The Post This is a multifaceted role, which includes; managing our small independent Early Education Centre, working directly with our Early Years children to nurture their abilities, knowledge and social skills, supporting our Out of School and […]
  • Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 01-Oct-2024Location: England – North West.Bolton Area We are looking for more therapists to join our incredible, ever growing and fantastically supportive team! We are recruiting for ABA therapists in Bolton. A minimum commitment required of 10 hours per week, flexible to your schedule and client's needs. This role involves […]
  • Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 01-Oct-2024Location: England – North West.Blackpool Area We are looking for more therapists to join our incredible, ever growing and fantastically supportive team! We are recruiting for ABA therapists in Blackpool. A minimum commitment required of 10 hours per week, flexible to your schedule and client's needs. This role involves […]
  • Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 01-Oct-2024Location: England – North West.Liverpool Area We are looking for more therapists to join our incredible, ever growing and fantastically supportive team! We are recruiting for ABA therapists in Liverpool. A minimum commitment required of 10 hours per week, flexible to your schedule and client's needs. This role involves […]
  • Salary Range: VoluntaryClosing Date: 29-Apr-2024Location: England – North West.Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience volunteering for a small arts organisation and community interest company? We're recruiting a small team of Event Assistant volunteers to support dot-art Schools, annual inter-school art competition, with our partners Edge Hill University, Faculty of Education. […]
  • Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 29-Apr-2024Location: England – North West.To start in April 2024 until 24th May in the first instance, may continue until August 2024. Based in West Lancashire. SHARES Lancashire is a leading cluster of primary schools within the North West. The cluster has created a unique company that has been developed […]
  • Salary Range: Under £20,000Closing Date: 30-Apr-2024Location: England – North West.Do you want you the opportunity to shape the future of our university services? Would you like to review university policy, procedures and initiatives to ensure our university remains inclusive to the needs of everyone? Join us, in the Student Advisory Panels, in shaping […]

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