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Getting Into Further Education Teaching

To help with your decision to teach in the further education sector, we’ve put together some information to help you understand the training and the funding that’s available.  If you’re good at relating to people and would like to help people with their development, this could be the career for you.  Experience and Work Shadowing …>

Types of Organisations in Further Education

The Further Education (FE) sector is vast. Our modern lives now demand a bespoke education service; something that fits our specific financial, time and location requirements. The more the FE sector has to offer, the broader the range of participants. This is one of the key strengths of this field. There’s something for everyone. But…>

The Benefits of Teaching Maths and English in FE

There has never been a better time to become a teacher of maths or English within the Further Education sector. The teaching of these core subjects has become a huge growth area within FE since the 2011 Wolf Report first recommended that all 16 to 19-year-old learners without a GCSE grade C in these subjects must…>

A Practical Guide To FE Teaching: Part One

The path to becoming a Further Education (FE) teacher can be a confusing one, yet the routes into the profession can also be tailored to suit a candidate’s experience and qualifications. The Government removed the requirement to gain teaching qualifications for the FE sector in 2013. However, most employers continue to expect that you have…>

A Practical Guide To FE Teaching: Part Two

Which qualification is right for me? What are the qualifications, how and where do you gain them and how much do they cost? Here we look at the practical elements of each course. Make sure you read part one of this guide for the pathways into FE. FE-specific qualifications These are standalone qualifications which are…>

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…>

Accessing your careers service as a postgrad

Why is it important to access your university’s careers service as a postgraduate student? Whether you are studying towards a taught or research-based master’s, or undertaking a PhD, you can still access support through your university’s careers service. Whilst you may have opted to pursue postgraduate study with a specific career goal in mind, your…>

Sustainability in the lab

In another year of record-breaking events caused by climate change, it is imperative to think about sustainability for all aspects of our lives and work. As scientists, there are a number of changes that we can make to make sure we develop more sustainable practices in our lab. In this article, I am giving practical…>

Plant Science Jobs Profile

Plant science, also known as botany, is a fascinating branch of biological sciences which focuses on the biology, diversity, genomics, evolution and adaptation of plants. What do Plant Scientists do? Plant scientists study plants, fungi and algae to develop innovative solutions and products which improve food and crop security, sustainability and the conservation of natural…>

A guide to publishing for Early Career Researchers

There can be a lot of pressure on early career researchers to work towards publication. With this in mind, it is essential to have a clear plan in place to ensure you utilise your time effectively, and can confidently navigate the processes associated with publishing your work. Whether you’re working towards a journal article, or…>