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Supporting Individual Researchers in a Publish-or-Perish Culture

Many people working in academia are passionate about their subject area. Supporting individual researchers in this environment requires strategic actions from institutions, mentors, and peers. They strive to know more and to make a positive difference in the world. They commit themselves to their research and to producing high-quality work. The ‘publish or perish’ culture…>

How can I build my experience in the HE sector?

From student support services to marketing and recruitment… …and from fundraising to human resources, the Higher Education sector requires a wealth of expertise and experience from professionals across different areas of work. Typically, when people think of working in the higher education sector, they are likely to visualise roles that relate directly to academia, teaching,…>

Ask A Lecturer – Christopher Strelluf

Have a question about lecturing? Get answers directly from University of Warwick Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Applied Linguistics, Christopher Strelluf. Christopher is a sociolinguist, with experience in the UK and US academic system at undergraduate and graduate levels. Previous roles include assistant professor, visiting lecturer, and graduate teaching assistant.  This is…>

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…>

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…>

Applying For A Teaching Job In Further Education

Further Education (FE) providers are broad in range and have different approaches to recruitment. In this article, we’ve concentrated on the processes in FE colleges. Getting started Treat your search for employment as a research project. Firstly, where do you want to work? Make a list of all the potential employers in your area. You can…>

Preparing For A Teaching Job Interview In Further Education

Congratulations, you’ve secured an interview. As with any teaching opportunity, it will take some work to prepare, execute and succeed at an interview in Further Education (FE). Often, you’ll need to set a day aside to accommodate the process. This will give the organisation ample time to assess your skills and get to know you….>

The necessity for practical work-based learning

Practical work-based learning Students benefit from a practice-based, active education informed by innovative research that equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to be employable upon graduating. Gaining high-quality on-the-job experience through work placement is vital for students as it enables them to enhance and progress their skills and conform to a constantly…>

Career Paths for Teachers in Further Education

You know what you want to teach and you’ve set your sights on Further Education (FE). What now? The paths into teaching in this field are varied. There are a range of job roles involved; you can teach at different levels and from there develop new responsibilities, specialise or progress into management.  It’s common to…>

Why Teach in Further Education?

Teaching in further education can be broken down into 3 broad categories; academic, vocational, and basic skills. The qualifications needed to work in each area vary, but one thing remains the same; further education teaching offers some of the most rewarding, varied and challenging opportunities within the education sector.  Unlike primary and secondary education, the…>