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TEACHING

with their learning. Your pupils could
have emotional or behavioural problems,
mild to moderate learning difficulties
or physical disabilities.
You'll help them to develop their
self confidence, as well as preparing their
lessons, organising outings and social
events and marking work.
You'll need: To work as an SEN Teacher
in a state-maintained school, you'll
have to be a qualified Teacher with
mainstream teaching experience.
You'll also be expected to complete
the 'Mandatory Qualification' (MQ)
within three years of starting in an SEN
post. This qualification is required to
work specifically with pupils who have
special educational needs.
You'll earn: £22,466 to £33,159.
More info: education.gov.uk/
get-into-teaching

Early Years Teacher
Also known as Nursery Teachers, this
involves working with children aged
from birth to five years in day nurseries,
children's centres and independent
nursery schools. You'll plan, organise
and run a wide range of learning and
play activities for young children in a
safe and supportive setting.
You'll need: A clear understanding of
how young children learn will be required,
as well as the ability to work closely with
parents, teachers and other professionals.
You'll also need to be full of creative ideas.
Plus you must complete early-years
initial teacher training and demonstrate

The Montessori
method helps
very young
children grow
in confidence, at
their own pace

HIGHER EDUCATION
More than 280,000 full-time jobs are
supported through higher education
institutions (HEIs) in the UK.
Whether you want to be directly involved
in teaching, or whether you want to pursue
a career in administration and project
management, universities have it on offer
all under one roof.
Research and teaching at HE level
is both rewarding and challenging.
Education, knowledge and culture are
key themes for universities. Whether you
are involved with this in a direct way through
teaching or whether you are working
behind the scenes - in an administrative
role for example - the progressive and
ambitious atmosphere of university work
can be an exciting environment.
ACADEMIC JOBS: Universities are all about
teaching and research. Without academic
staff, universities would not succeed.
Research involves both study and
implementation, which is the practical
application in industry and society.
Teaching is about lecturing, student
care, and curriculum and course design,
among other things.

that you've met the teachers' standards
(early years). For this, you will normally
need a degree and also GCSEs (A*-C)
in English, maths and a science subject,
or equivalent qualifications.
You will also need to pass DBS checks.
You'll earn: £18,000-£23,000.
More info: getintoteaching.education.
gov.uk/explore-my-options/becomean-early-years-teacher

Montessori Teacher
This is a method of learning that helps
very young children to grow in
confidence, at their own pace. The
ethos follows the methods and ideas

PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
JOBS: Administrative staff cater for student
and customer services - this ranges from
career-advice services to student records.
Other administrative positions are
involved with finance, HR, and secretarial
support to academics and senior staff. The
day-to-day operations of departments and
the university as a whole are taken care of
by administrative personnel.
TECHNICAL JOBS: Technicians support
the research of academic staff. They are
responsible for such things as laboratory
equipment and IT systems. Technicians
provide skills and knowledge to assist
teaching and research operations.
OTHER JOBS: Each university has its own
area of expertise, which brings with
it specific jobs. University buildings and
the grounds require considerable
maintenance, cleaning and development.
Facilities staff, including Porters and
Security Guards, are responsible for this.
There may also be amenities, such as
cinemas, cafés and concert halls, which
require additional staff.

that were developed in the last century
by the Italian educator, physician and
innovator Maria Montessori.
You'll need: To get into this job, you'll
have to have a good general standard
of education, with passes in English
and maths, followed by a specialist
Montessori course.
You can start this course from age 17,
though many Teachers come into this
role from a wide variety of different
former careers. You'll also need patience,
enthusiasm, a caring nature and good
organisational skills.
You'll earn: £18,000-£25,000.
More info: montessorisociety.org.uk

For more info: feadvice.org.uk/i-want-work-fe-skills-sector/i-want-beteacher-fe-skills/teaching-qualifications-fe-skills-sector

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