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…>
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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…>
Finding the right PhD for you
Have you been thinking about completing a PhD? Would you like to learn more about how to choose the course which is best suited for you? In the following article, we shall look at how to find the right PhD and how to apply for it. You may choose to complete a PhD for a…>
Working in Student Services
Have you ever considered working for Student Services? Would you like to support university students however you are not sure what roles may be available? In the article below, I will explain what is involved in student services and the various ways you could provide support. Student Services focuses on helping students throughout their academic…>
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…>
How to write a PhD research proposal
When is a PhD research proposal needed? Getting your application underway to secure a place on a PhD or research master’s programme may seem daunting, but we have put together this dedicated guide on the key information to consider and content to develop. When exploring your options to undertake a research-focused degree at postgraduate level,…>
How to set up Jobs by Email for roles in further education.
Explore our step by step guide to help you set up your JBE account for Further Education roles. We are excited to announce that college.jobs.ac.uk is moving to jobs.ac.uk ! With over 25 years of experience in the education sector, searching for FE jobs on jobs.ac.uk opens up opportunities for jobseekers and FE institutions. jobs.ac.uk is…>