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…>
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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…>
Preparing for a Postdoc role
Are you considering applying for a postdoc role after your PhD? Do you wonder if a postdoc role could be the right option for you and how you should apply? This article explores some key questions to ask yourself and helps you decide if this may be the right career option for you. What is…>
Improving student outcomes
How academic and non-academic support can contribute to improving student outcomes. Universities across the UK aim to provide a transformational experience to students. They focus on providing an academically and personally rich experience, giving young people the necessary skills to succeed throughout their learning journey and beyond. The Office for Students (OfS) highlights the below…>
The Turing scheme
What is the scheme? According to the UK Government’s website, ‘the Turing Scheme offers education providers the opportunity to apply for funding to support their students with study and work placements around the world.’ The scheme was announced by the UK government in December 2020. Through the scheme, education providers can enable their students to…>
How to build and develop a high-performing team
With rapid change across the labour market, including technological advancements, the introduction of new government policies, and shifts in the economy, it is more important than ever that organisations commit to agile working. While efficiency remains important, a focus on a better work-life balance for employees and building supportive and high-performing teams in the work…>
5 pro tips to boost your further education CV
Unlike standard CVs, academic and further education CVs have their own nuances that can make them much more complex and detailed, which, in turn, can make them more challenging to craft and get right. If your further education CV is not quite hitting the mark, then follow these five pro tips that help give your…>
Spring Clean Your CV For Job Hunt Success
Just like spring cleaning your home highlights how much junk you’ve accumulated, so does spring cleaning your CV. If you haven’t updated it in a while, it could be full of inaccurate, out of date and even unhelpful information. Whether you made some edits a few months ago, or haven’t looked at it for years,…>
A Practical Guide to Apprenticeships
Do you want to get started with an apprenticeship? Read this practical guide on apprenticeships by jobs.ac.uk to help you get started. Apprenticeships make up a considerable part of the Further Education sector and this is set to increase, in the academic year 2022/23 over 337,100 students started an apprenticeship in England. Previously seen as…>
How do effective leaders build trust with employees?
Further Education (FE) leaders face a growing amount of pressure as a result of funding restrictions, structural changes, technological developments and constant reforms. Many FE Colleges provide structured learning and development opportunities such as coaching, mentoring, and training courses. However, many leaders are not able to take the time out of their busy schedules to participate in…>