Working in Education

Working in Education

Working in Education can be a rewarding career, whether working in a school teaching, policy-making to shape the education of tomorrow, or supporting young people through alternative education and provision.

And don’t forget teaching adults, where the opportunities include training in corporate settings, teaching basic and functional skills to vulnerable adults, teaching crafts or sports to paying customers and more. 

Discover an up-to-date overview of the current industry job market on the Teacher training and education page on the Prospects website.  

Places to start exploring your career options! 

If you are looking for a career in the Education industry but you’re not sure where to start, here are some useful links where you can explore different options. 

Job boards 

Employers also use job boards to advertise roles, so they’re another way to find opportunities. They often have filters by location and job type to help your search. Here are some sector-specific job sites: 

Graduate schemes 

Graduate schemes are a great way to get into the industry at entry-level. Often spanning two years, they provide structured training, and typically a full-time contract after completion. Here are some graduate schemes in the sector. 

Professional bodies, organisations and regulatory authorities 

Professional bodies and organisations help maintain high standards and reputation in the profession and of their members. Many sectors require their staff to be a member of one of these organisations. Here are some links to the organisations relevant to this sector: