Education
People who work in the education sector have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people. The ideal candidates are knowledgeable, hardworking, motivated and dedicated to delivering high quality educational standards.
The role of a teacher is to create engaging lessons that allow students to learn and develop a deep understanding of the national curriculum or relevant course specification. It is also essential that assessments are carried out to make judgements about the level of comprehension that students have. Therefore marking and feedback are a crucial part of the job.
It is important to note that when students apply for a PGCE course or when newly qualified teachers apply for teaching jobs, the interviews often require the candidates to teach a lesson on a specific topic area.
Teachers also provide pastoral support for their students. Teachers are the listening ear that many students turn to particularly during difficult times in their lives. They have a duty of care to safeguard and protect the welfare of the students they are in contact with. As a teacher you are in a unique position to be a role model for students who encourages them to have aspirations which you help them to achieve.
The education sector covers a wide spectrum of jobs including teaching, mentoring and roles in administration. Click on the links below to find out more.
- Primary and secondary education Teaching careers in primary and secondary education.
- Early years education Careers in early years education
- Further Education Careers in post 16 compulsory education including sixth form colleges and adult education.
- Higher education Careers in academia (both teaching and research) and also in HE administration which encompasses a wide range of support roles.
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Either a short-term option offering graduates an opportunity to work and travel, or a long-term career in the UK or abroad.
- Education alternatives Learn about non-teaching roles in education
- IT in education Digital technologies in education and training.
Education Graduate JobSearch
Training to teach in schools
- UCAS Search for training programmes (including employed routes into teaching)
- Teach First Teacher training and leadership programme
Finding teaching roles in schools
- TES - Teaching roles in secondary schools (suitable for NQTs)
- TES - Teaching roles in primary schools (suitable for NQTs)
- TES - Teaching vacancies in international schools
- Teach Manchester Teaching and support staff vacancies in Manchester schools
Working in universities
- Jobs.ac.auk Administrative roles in universities £15 - £25K
- Ambitious Futures University sector graduate programme
- Manchester Graduate Talent For University of Manchester Graduates only
