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Thinking about a career in teaching?

You don't need to be a qualified teacher to get started in Further Education (FE). If you have industry experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge, we can help you train on the job. 

Routes Into Teaching: 

• On-the-Job Training: Many of our teaching roles come with the opportunity to gain a Level 5 teaching qualification while you work. 
• Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn with our FE teaching apprenticeships. 

Learn about Teaching in FE - 
Teach in further education | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK

Funding & Support

We understand that changing careers or gaining new qualifications can be a big step, but there is funding and support available: 

• Government Bursaries: Up to £31,000 tax-free for those training to teach high-demand subjects like maths, science, engineering, and computing.  
• Targeted Retention Payments: New FE teachers in eligible subjects can receive additional payments to support their early career, especially in areas with high demand. 
• Employer-Funded Training: Depending on your subject area, we will support you by fully funding your teaching qualification. 
• Support from our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Team: We have an in-house TLA team dedicated to supporting teaching staff by sharing their expertise and guidance on best practice to our teaching colleagues at all levels of their career.

Why work with us?

• Make a Difference: Help learners achieve their goals and unlock their potential. 
• Career Development: Access to continuous professional development, mentoring, and progression pathways. 
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Great Benefits: Including a generous pension scheme, 44 days annual leave for academic colleagues, staff discounts such as Blue Light Card.

Explore our Vacancies

We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, explore our current vacancies and discover how you can make a difference.

Contact us

If you'd like an informal chat about how to get into teaching, have any queries about our vacancies or would just like some further information - you can contact us by email at careers@luminate.ac.uk. 

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