Reaching Higher!

Teaching isn’t all about children. You can also pass your knowledge on to older and mature students in further and higher education! Young adults in England are now obliged to continue their education in some form – either full-time, part-time or as an apprentice or trainee – until they’re 18. This expansion of the further- Continue reading..

Subject Matters!

What does the National Curriculum involve and how is it taught to pupils in England? we find out! Education is an ever-changing field, and that has been more true than ever in recent years. In September 2014, following a government review, the entire school curriculum was changed for maintained schools throughout England in order to Continue reading..

“I Love my Job in Teaching”

You always remember a good teacher… Here, three teachers explain why they enjoy their chosen profession so much! Darren Patten, 52, is the Learning Manager for Maritime Studies at City College Southampton “I came into teaching from industry five years ago. I’d been a boat builder for 30 years, starting as an apprentice then moving Continue reading..

Stay Near, Go Far!

Further education colleges can offer qualifications up to degree level, meaning you don’t have to move from home to study! Improving your skills and qualifications can be an expensive and disruptive process if you opt for a university degree. If you’re already working and/or have a family or dependents, moving to be near a university Continue reading..

Ready for Retail?

The UK’s shops – whether located on a busy high street, a boutique arcade or online – offer a plethora of choices for job seekers! The British economy may be experiencing uncertain times, but if there’s one thing British people like to do, it’s shop. Retail is the UK’s largest private sector employer and generates Continue reading..

Shop Tactics!

There’s more to working in retail than standing behind a till. Here are some exciting options in this thriving sector! Working in retail is a service role, but there are a lot more people behind the scenes than you may realise. As well as serving shoppers directly, many more talents are needed to run a Continue reading..

Here is the News!

Are you interested in communication? Creative with words or pictures, or both? consider a career in the media! We live in an era of instant news, digital marketing and online influencers. From print journalism and social media to news broadcasting and multimedia PR, it’s now possible to reach an audience through many different channels. If Continue reading..

Money Talks!

If you’re good with figures, a career in the financial sector could be for you! The finance industry is a key driver of the UK economy and a major employer. It’s estimated the industry accounts for 12% of the UK’s economic output and employs 2.2 million people. But while London has a reputation as the Continue reading..

Helping Hand

Working for a charity can provide great job satisfaction and better renumeration than you’d think! In a world where success is often measured by salary, working for a charity can give you a different viewpoint. Not only are charity jobs as well rewarded as any other, you also get the chance to make a difference Continue reading..

Another Brick in the Wall!

With more than 150 roles to choose from, there’s something for everyone in the construction industry! There’s more to construction than hard hats, boots and high-vis jackets. With more than two million people in various construction jobs, the industry is one of the biggest and most diverse in the UK. And with a drive to Continue reading..