As the darker nights draw in and time spent outdoors decreases, looking after your well-being, whilst staying focused on your studies or your job search, can be tough. Finding a healthy balance between living in the present to ensure you stay on track and looking ahead to the new year…>
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Free Further Education Cover Letter
We recently provided a Free FE CV Template to help get you started on the first step towards landing a job in Further Education (FE). While your CV can and should be so much more than a list of prior experience, it’s inevitable that in maintaining a clear, concise, tabular…>
How to ask for feedback after a job interview
Do you ask for feedback after job interviews? In the article below, we will share with you some tips on how to request feedback after an interview, including examples of what to say. You have taken part in an interview recently. You have skilfully answered all the questions, established rapport…>
AI in further education
AI in further education – nearly three years down the road Artificial Intelligence, and especially generative AI, has rapidly made its way into classrooms, lecture halls, and even assignment guidelines. We are now nearly three years since ChatGPT was launched (in November 2022). Some of the use of AI in…>
What’s the difference between FE and HE Lecturers?
Are you thinking about becoming a lecturer in the Further Education (FE) or the Higher Education sectors (HE)? In the article below, we shall explore some key differences and similarities of the two roles. HE Lecturer Working as an HE lecturer can be an incredibly rewarding job. You can talk…>
The impact of Further Education (FE) phone policies
Phone bans in classrooms and schools are becoming increasingly popular. A recent study has found that banning phones in the classroom has not had the desired effect. Students in college are in that fine line between school and adulthood, with the desire to be treated as adults, which is the…>
Free Further Education CV template
Looking to land a job in the further education sector? Crafting a standout CV is the first step towards making a great impression. Whether you’re applying for a role as a teacher, administrator, or support staff, having a well-organised and professional CV can set you apart from the competition. To…>
How not to write a Further Education CV
Whether you are looking to make a career transition into the Further Education (FE) sector or you are applying for a promotion or alternative role in FE, there will be some key things to avoid when producing a CV as part of your applications. Read our article for pointers on…>
Applying for your first leadership role in FE
Leadership Roles in Further Education Course Tutor; Course Co-ordinator; Course Leader; Lead IV (Internal Verifier); Curriculum Leader; Curriculum Manager; Head of School; Head of Department; Head of Faculty; *just plain* Head of; Assistant Director; Assistant Principal; Director; Executive Director; Vice Principal; Deputy Principal; Campus Principal; Principal; Chief People Officer; Chief…>
Embracing EdTech advances in Further Education
‘EdTech’ is an increasingly popularised catch-all abbreviation for ‘educational technology’. Cards on the table, I am by no means the sector expert on EdTech. In fact, most Further Education Colleges (and other education organisations) employ expert staff. Dedicated to leading on any combination of digital, technology, innovation, and/or transformation functions,…>