FURTHER EDUCATION

WE ARE THE FURTHER EDUCATION WORKFORCE

We are enthusiastic, motivated and highly committed to helping learners build confidence, break boundaries and believe in themselves, so they can achieve their full potential.

We work with a diverse group of learners, from school leavers to employees and adult learners, in a variety of inclusive settings including — colleges, community centres and employer organisations. Our goal is to help learners achieve the qualifications and skills they need to fulfil their dreams, whether that's accessing higher education or entering their chosen career.

Below we provide a flavour of some of the exciting roles within the post-16 sector, giving you an indication of the duties and responsibilities involved, and what it’s like to work in these roles.

TEACHING AND LEARNING ROLES

We help a diverse group of learners achieve the skills and qualifications they need to achieve their goals.

LEARNING SUPPORT ROLES

We support further education providers and learners by encouraging full participation in learning, promoting independence and helping learners unlock their full potential.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

As experienced professionals within our areas we provide strong leadership that meets the strategic needs of the workforce and our organisations. We put our expertise into practice by promoting high expectations for both staff and students.

BUSINESS SUPPORT ROLES

Covering a diverse range of roles, we provide comprehensive support in our relevant areas.
Glenda Dowdell-Thomas
Lecturer in Sport (Course Lead Outdoor Activities)
"The fact I know that at some point in the day I’ll laugh. Every day there’s a laugh, every day there’s frustration, every day something happens whether it’s a student saying thank you or experiencing something for the first time, like kayaking. As it’s such an interactive job, I don’t know what’s going to happen when I wake up in the morning – and I love that."
USEFUL RESOURCES
Discover more about what it means to work in further education here.
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Professional standards for further education teachers and work-based learning p…
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A strategic framework for post-16 digital learning in Wales
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Leadership
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Continuing Professional Development
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Working through the medium of Welsh