So you’d love to inspire our future generations? Would you know where to start?

You’d need to decide first who you want to teach. Would it be Early Years (Up to 5yrs), Primary (age 5-11yrs), Secondary (age 11-18yrs), or further education? You could look at getting some experience to decide which age group you prefer. 

You would need a degree or equivalent qualification to be eligible for postgraduate primary or secondary initial teacher training courses. You would also need Maths, English and Science grade 4 (C) or above. 

If it’s the cost that’s putting you off, you could get funding that wouldn’t need to be paid back if you train to teach certain subjects. 

Exploring the right training for you, would it be PGCE or directly into a school? 

The final step would be actually applying. You could get a teacher training advisor who would be able to help with various stages, including getting your application ready. 

Good Luck!

Many people believe that once they finish university, they are guaranteed to find a job. Unfortunately, the truth is the hard work has only just begun. Here are some tips to help you get your dream job.

When you are applying for a job, write a cover letter. Your cover letter should explain why you want to work with the employer and what makes you the best candidate for the job. It is not difficult to write a cover letter, but it will help you stand out from the rest of the applicants. 

The interview is another essential part of getting your dream job. Most people don’t prepare well for interviews, so you must take some time and rehearse what you will say during an interview. During an interview, you need to show your interest in the company and why they should hire you.

Not everyone goes to University and obtains a degree for many reasons. This does not mean that high paid, exciting jobs are not available to you. Here are five high paid jobs you can do without a degree.

Air Traffic Controllers
Although this is one of the worlds most stressful careers, it also pays very well with starting salaries from £17,000 with the opportunity to earn over £120,000 per year. There are no entry requirements; however, you do need five GCSE’s and a valid air traffic controllers licence which takes three years to obtain through a vocational course.

Police Constable
Most people in law enforcement start as a police constable. You need a GCSE in English at grade C or above and must study and pass the Certificate of Knowledge in Policing.

Train & Tram Drivers
Driving a train or tram is a well-paid career choice that allows you to travel the country. Every rail and tram company has their own entry requirements, but on average, you need four GCSEs (grade 9 to 4 or A* to C) and a valid driving licence. All training is done on the job.

The pandemic has certainly changed how people are job hunting, but how have they changed. 

Pre-Covid, employment gaps were often questioned but now employers are no longer as concerned that you took time off to look after your children, care for a loved one or lost your job, no matter when it happened.  So rather than trying to hide that gap, just say why you were not working. 

Covering letters mean so much more now, with some surveys suggesting 48% more covering letters are read post-Covid.  Before writing your covering letter, research the company and explain why you are the best fit for the position and include keywords from the job advertisement.

 Many interviews are still being conducted via video call, so if you are invited to a video conference interview, make sure you know how to use the software in advance and find the most suitable place to do the call.  You still need to make an impression so still wear your suit or smart clothes as this get you in the mood for the interview too.

When choosing a career or planning a career swap, one big consideration is the pay. Whilst this is not the main reason one should decide on a career, it does not hurt to know what to expect.

1. Attorney- graduate jobs in the legal sector typically have high entry-level salary and incredibly high potential salaries, on average £102,000.

2. Director of Operations- graduate jobs in operations are moderate, around £23,000 but the salary can quickly rise to an average of £100,000.

3. Marketing Director- graduate marketing jobs typically start around £23,000 with potential earnings nearer to £100,000, they average around £92,000.

4. General Practitioner- junior doctors can expect to earn an average of £27,000 and expect a potential average of £88,000 or more.

5. Geologist- a graduate typically starts around £28,000 with a potential earning of around £82,000.

6. Recruitment Consultant- due to commission, recruitment can be a lucrative career choice with graduates starting at £23,000 and possibly reaching a potential of £80,000 as a basic pay with commission added to that.

7. Creative Director- entry-level creative careers can start quite low but can potentially reach a competitive salary of around £80,000.

8. Investment Banker- starting graduate salaries are usually £27,000 and reach around £78,000 at a senior level.

9. Airline Pilot- entry-level pilots earn approximately £36,000, following a large amount of training and as a senior pilot expect an average of £64,000.

10. Data Scientist- graduate usually take home around £27,000 and can reach a potential £61,000, or more in some companies or due to seniority.