Why work in Further and Higher education?
Discover truly inspiring and talented individuals with jobs.ac.uk as they progress in their careers within further and higher education.
Every academic has a unique inspiring story, positively impacting families and their local community. Encouraging others to take the leap and begin a career in education.
There is no denying the journey to becoming a qualified teacher in Further and Higher education requires a lot of time, dedication and true commitment.
Alongside a compelling academic history of a first or upper-second-class honours degree in a suitable subject area.
It is favoured to have completed a Master’s or PhD and will help with the application and interview process.
Qualifications to become a qualified teacher:
- Postgraduate certificate which is the most popular route
- Lifelong Learning Sector qualifications are to be considered for academics who work in Further Education only
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
jobs.ac.uk has put together a campaign showcasing the progression journey of teachers and academics in Further and Higher Education.
There is a common question asked amongst many when it involves a career in education, is it worth it?
jobs.ac.uk has gathered a variety of teachers and academics who answer this question with passion and joy sharing the positive benefits of working in education and the impact they have on their local community.
Find out how our speakers have progressed from students to teachers, to travelling back to their hometown to continue supporting others in further and higher education.
Angela Tombs – Assistant Principal for Sandwell College
Discover how Angela Tombs, Assistant Principal for Sandwell College, shares her progression with the college and remains happy from this present day. A personal highlight for Angela is the holidays and the impact she has on the local students.
Zak Adams – University Application Lead (Post-16)
Find out how Zak Adams, a Student from Coventry became the first post-16 student from President Kennedy School to study at Harvard University. During Zaks’ study, he became a course assistant at Harvard University helping other students. Whilst returning to the UK during his holidays to continue working in Further Education to help other post-16 students.
Fatima Reszczynski – Learner Developer
Learn how Fatima, an ESOL teacher at Coventry College for over 11+ years, recently made the transition to remain in the West Midlands and teach in Higher Education as a Learner Developer and Thrive Tutor (Law).