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Dr James Gill – Academic Spotlight Interview

This month on jobs.ac.uk, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr James Gill, who humbly describes himself not as an academic but as a doctor who happens to teach. A proud graduate of the University of Warwick, Dr Gill’s journey into medicine was anything but traditional. After initially failing his first year, he found inspiration…>

Career Advice Hour: Preparing for the academic job market | Webinar summary and recording

‘Preparing for the academic job market’ webinar summary and recording jobs.ac.uk collaborated with Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, Senior Lecturer at King’s College London, to bring you a webinar on ‘Preparing for the academic job market’.  Embarking on a career in academia can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re an undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD researcher, postdoctoral researcher…>

The Benefits of Hybrid Working in Higher Education

Are you searching for roles that offer hybrid working? As the landscape of work continues to evolve, hybrid working has emerged as a transformative approach in higher education (HE) and many organisations use this style of working arrangement. Research has also found that hybrid working has been positive for employee’s work-life balance, as autonomy and…>

Career Advice Hour: How to write a compelling CV | Webinar summary and recording

 ‘How to write a compelling CV’ webinar summary and recording Unlock your career potential and join jobs.ac.uk for an engaging one-hour webinar.  Career Coach Cathy Balfe will guide you through the essential steps to crafting a powerful CV that captures the attention of recruiters in the non-academic job market.  Overview  Timing is key: Discover the…>

Dr Elinor MacFarlane – Academic Spotlight Interview

This month at jobs.ac.uk, we had the opportunity to work with Dr Elinor MacFarlane, Clinical Evaluation Scientist, who recently completed her PhD at Cardiff University. Elinor’s interview offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of starting a PhD during the global pandemic. Dr Elinor MacFarlane began her PhD in Vision Science at Cardiff…>

What is Further Education (FE)

Overview The UK education system has 4 stages Primary Education Secondary Education Further Education (FE) Higher Education (HE) Further Education refers to post-16 courses and qualifications that are not a degree. In England, it is compulsory to be in education, including apprenticeships, until 18. FE consists of different types of courses to appeal to the…>

What are Professional Services in Higher Education?

Professional Services across Education providers cover a wide range of non-academic positions that support teaching, research and community engagement. These roles are vital to the operation and success, ensuring administrative and operational aspects are expertly managed. Professional services staff play a crucial role in creating an environment to support academic excellence. They enable faculty to…>

What are support roles in Further Education?

Support Roles in Further Education Support roles in Further Education encompass a wide range of non-teaching jobs. They are the roles that support the teaching staff and students in their academic and social endeavours by providing administrative and maintenance services.   Support staff are a vital part of Further Education institutions, they provide the support that…>

A Guide to Community Teaching and Learning

If you are currently training to be a Further Education teacher or already working in the sector, you may think your career will be confined to FE or Sixth Form colleges. However, Further and Adult education is one of the broadest and most versatile sectors for practitioners and learners alike. Here, we look at the…>

Starting to teach a practical subject

Discover the main attractions for teaching a practical subject in FE jobs.ac.uk have put together this article to help guide you on where to start when teaching a practical subject in further education. Main attractions One of the main attractions for learners when choosing to study a vocational course at a Further Education college is…>