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.
Teaching and education ranges from early-years to adults. Opportunities include working in corporate settings, teaching basic and functional skills to vulnerable adults, teaching crafts or sports to paying customers and much 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.
Prospects - Teaching and education job profiles
TargetJobs - What else can I do with an education or teaching degree
AGCAS - Educational Alternatives
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:
Guardian Jobs
Alternative Careers for Teachers
The Times Educational
Twinkl - Producer of Online Educational Resources
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.
Milkround - Education roles
Bright Network - graduate roles
Fast Stream | Civil Service Careers
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:
Department of Education
