What does the term Further Education (FE) mean to you? Perhaps you studied at sixth form and completed your A ‘levels there. Maybe you’ve enquired about a hobby related course at a local college. The fact is that FE is both these things and a lot more. There are a great many different ways to…>
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…>
Teaching HE in FE
With many colleges in England now having Foundation Degree Awarding Powers and many more having partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), there are increasing opportunities to become involved in teaching on degree-level programmes. HE provision delivered within FE is generally regarded as being complementary to, rather than competitive with university degree programmes, offering more flexible,…>
Developing Your Online Brand
As social media continues to infiltrate every waking minute of our lives, there’s no denying that it’s changing the way we connect and interact. From searching the web to purchasing products and finding jobs, social media has a big impact on our roles, and developing our online brand correctly and professionally is more important now…>
How to Create a Professional Development Plan
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the learning and development you undertake to carry out a current role or move into a new one. Explore with jobs.ac.uk how to make a start on your CPD plan. Many organisations have well-established CPD activities, but it’s still good to be proactive to: develop your current role, achieve greater…>
Key Questions To Ask When Starting A New Job
The hardest part is over. You have applied, been invited to interview, and got the job. Well done! However, now you will be faced with a range of new challenges as you prepare to start your new job. Here are some questions to consider and find the answers to in the first few days of…>
Non-teaching jobs in Further Education
Here are a wide variety of academic, administrative and facilities support roles in the Further Education sector which don’t involve teaching but can be just as rewarding. From working in human resources to being a chef in a college kitchen, the FE sector offers an interesting working environment, flexible hours and great career progression. Administrative…>
5 Tips For Delivering Effective Revision Sessions
According to Tony Buzan, in his influential book first published in 1974, we should start revising straight after a ‘learning period’, as follows: After 1 hour learning, take a 10 minute break, then do a 10 minute review. After 24 hours do a 2-4 minute review. In a week do another 2 minute review. In…>
Teaching in Further Education: Working Conditions
A teaching career in the Further Education sector offers flexible hours, a generous holiday allowance and diverse working environments. Here we look at working conditions in FE you can expect to find as a teacher, lecturer or tutor. Working Hours Flexible working hours attract many teachers to FE, who find the job often fits around…>
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Further Education
What is CPD? For those teaching in Further Education, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an important part of the role. CPD is the term used to describe the learning and training activities that professionals engage in to develop and enhance their teaching abilities. Effective CPD is fundamental to sustaining positive learning and continuous improvement of…>