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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.

  • SEND Learning Mentor – Abbey School
    Salary Range: OtherClosing Date: 31/10/2026Location: England – North West. We are excited to announce that we are looking for dedicated and experienced professionals to join our team. If you have a strong background in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply! As […]
  • Teaching Assistant – Astro Education
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 10/02/2027Location: England – North West.,England – West Midlands. About the Opportunity Astro Education are working in partnership with several warm and welcoming primary schools across Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to Teaching Assistants to join primary school teams immediately. These roles are ongoing, flexible, part-time or full-time positions, starting immediately, […]
  • Teacher / Supply Teacher – Astro Education
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 22/12/2026Location: England – North West.,England – West Midlands. We are currently recruiting Teachers to work across:Nursery & Early YearsPrimary (Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2)Secondary (Key Stage 3 & 4)SEN schoolsYour responsibilities may include:Delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across the curriculumSupporting pupils with diverse needs, including SEN, SEMH and […]
  • Teacher in Engineering (Design, Mechanical or Civil) – Runshaw College
    Salary Range: £35,000 to £39,999Closing Date: 04/09/2026Location: England – North West.Teacher in Engineering (Design, Mechanical or Civil) – REF 2607151RUp to £51,691 p.a.We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £14,825 p.a. in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for […]
  • Teacher of Vocational Graphic Design – Runshaw College
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 19/08/2026Location: England – North West.Teacher of Vocational Graphic Design (with the opportunity of Curriculum Quality Leadership) – REF 2605135RUp to £51,691 p.a., plus Additional Responsibility Allowance of £4,679 p.a.We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £16,870 p.a. in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most […]
  • Level 2 Learning Support Assistant – Deanery C.E. High School
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 04/09/2026Location: England – North West. Required as soon as possible: We welcome a number of pupils with Education Healthcare Plans and are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who will enjoy being part of a collaborative and dedicated team that work with integrity together.The position would ideally suit someone who […]
  • Casual Swim Teachers – West Lancashire Council (Ormskirk or Skelmersdale) – Part Time Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities – Advertised By Edge Hill Careers
    Salary Range: CompetitiveClosing Date: 30/08/2026Location: England – North West. At WELL we pride ourselves on being the best possible place for children to learn to swim. Swimming is an essential life skill for kids, so we want to make sure they have tons of fun whilst learning.We are looking for experienced friendly swim […]

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