Interested in a Job in Further Education?
Further Education (FE) refers to all post-16 courses and qualifications that are lower than degree level. The FE sector is a wide-ranging and remarkably diverse section of the education system. It is made up of many different types of provider and offers a huge range of exciting education and training opportunities. There are approx. 10,000 people working in FE withing Greater Manchester!
There are a range of jobs and careers within FE, including (but not exclusive to) teaching & tutoring roles, admin, finance, HR, IT & data, catering, cleaning, plus many more!
Read more in this useful ETF Guide – So What is the FE Sector?
Further Education (FE) providers (also referred to a Training Provider) can be defined as any organisation that receives government funding to provide education and training to people over the age of 16.
Use the buttons below to find out more about some of the different types of Training Provider.
The third sector refers to non-profit-making organisations such as charities, foundations, and community groups.
As well as being a type of Adult Education provider, third sector and community providers can provide academic and specialist courses and deliver specialised training to disadvantaged learners. (ETF, 2020)
Charlotte Baron, Teaching Assistant Tutor | Rochdale Training
Charlotte had years of experience working in schools as a teaching assistant and wanted to go into teaching, with support from her employer Charlotte has become a qualified tutor for Level 3 Apprentices.
Tom Scott, Management Tutor | Rochdale Training
After being furloughed during the pandemic, Tom wanted to do something different and interesting using his industry experience so he went into teaching as his next career move.
Emma | Centre Administrator| Healthy Me Healthy Communities
Emma started engagaing with HMHC as a voluenteer and undertaking a community research group. Emma then began apply for roles and was successful in applying for a role at HMRC!
Roxanne Sharp, Health & Social Care Tutor | Rochdale Training
Once Roxanne’s children went to school she went into the Health & Social Care industry and has now become a qualified tutor, which she finds rewarding.
