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Graduate Education & Teaching jobs & schemes 2025

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What's the average salary for graduates in the Education & Teaching sector 2024?

As of December 2024 the average starting salary for Education & Teaching graduates is £ 25393 . The average graduate starting salary in the UK in 2024 is £ 29751 .

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When should I apply for a graduate job in Education & Teaching?

During the past 12 months (2024), the most number of graduate jobs in the Education & Teaching sector were posted during May and February , so these may be the most strategic months to apply.

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How hard is it to get a graduate job in the Education & Teaching sector?

Based on our data, graduate-jobs.com would suggest that it's "relatively difficult" to get a graduate job in the Education & Teaching sector compared to some other industry sectors - December 2024.

Do I need a 2.1 to get a job in the Education & Teaching sector?

Based on our data, we suggest there's a "strong likelihood you would" require a 2.1 in order to get a job in Education & Teaching - December 2024.

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Where are the most graduate Education & Teaching jobs located in the UK?

In the past 12 months (2024) the most Education & Teaching jobs posted to graduate-jobs.com were located in Berkhamsted and Manchester

Is Education & Teaching a popular career choice for UK students and graduates?

The Education & Teaching sector does not appear in our Top 10 most popular sectors list for UK graduates. We don't consider it a popular career choice for graduates in the UK .

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Read more about working in Education & Teaching

Teachers play a vital role in the development of children, and a career in Education and Teaching can come in a variety of forms.

Graduates interested in pursuing the traditional classroom route of Teaching will require an excellent degree classification in a related field such as English, Science or Maths. Education is an increasingly competitive field, so a classification of 2:1 or higher may be required, though some postgraduate courses will accept a 2:2.

Some less traditional routes which still offer many of the same challenges and rewards as Education and Teaching include counselling, tutoring, student welfare and children's programming at community centres, museums or galleries.

How to Get a Job in Education

Candidates should display the following:

1. Relevant degree

A degree in English, History, Science or Maths is perfect for teaching at primary and secondary levels, while other specialised degrees may be relevant to specific teaching posts. Whatever the subject, applicants should demonstrate a thorough grasp of the material.

2. Experience working with children

In any educational sphere, experience working with children is a must. This could comprise volunteer work with a local children's initiative, part-time work at a nursery centre or a summer spent as an au pair. It is important for candidates to be able to show employers that they are able to manage and communicate with children effectively, and understand their specific requirements.

3. Experience teaching, tutoring or running educational groups

Tutoring and similar experience gives graduates the opportunity to explore one-on-one teaching, and puts them in good stead to demonstrate the necessary skills to succeed in a career in education. Many PGCE programs will include placements designed to give graduates this kind of experience.

4. Excellent communication skills

Teachers must be comfortable speaking in front of groups and be effective at communicating with younger students. Children in particular are learning to develop their own means of communication, and it is important that graduates going into education are able to converse with students in a productive and clear manner.

Graduates in education are also expected to possess excellent written communication skills in order to mark work, assemble lesson plans and provide progress reports to parents.

5. Time management skills

One of the essential skills for all employment, the ability to manage schedules and plan ahead is vital for teachers. Traditional classroom teachers will be looking months down the line to develop and execute lesson plans.

Candidates can demonstrate their time management skills by outlining their own experiences developing study schedules and sticking to them.

Related Fields

Graduates interested in Education and Teaching are not restricted to the traditional classroom route. There are many fields related to education which offer similar careers.

Education positions related to teaching include:

Nursery or after school education centres

Centres like Explore Learning give graduates the opportunity to not only work closely with children in an educational capacity, but to manage a business as well, which may appeal to candidates who want to do more than just stand in front of a class.

Graduates interested in going into this type of work need to possess both education and business skills. Experience working with children is valuable, as is any business-related experience. Career progression in this field can be very profitable and allow successful candidates a chance to be involved in meeting educational needs outside of the national curriculum.

Counselling

Graduates interested in pursuing a career in counselling must have a solid grasp of the relevant theories and practices, such as from a Psychology degree. They must also demonstrate skills such as communication, setting out structured plans and educational techniques to enhance the work they do with attendees.

Student welfare

Student welfare may include working with students at higher education levels and dealing with financial or legal issues. The skills developed working in student welfare can be applicable if candidates choose to return to education at a later stage.

For these roles, interpersonal skills are essential. Communication is vital, as is knowledge of procedure and relevant laws and policies such as study visas or benefits.

Local authorities

Local authorities often have positions dealing with child engagement and participation, and coordinating initiatives between councils and schools. These jobs offer graduates the chance to work closely with education systems and organisations without being limited to the classroom. Positions might entail visiting schools and leading groups or teaching children about new council or government programmes.

Children's programming

Many organisations and centres offer extensive children's programming, including museums and galleries, leisure centres, libraries, zoos and aquariums. The coordination of these programmes requires specialist knowledge of the topics and subject matter, and many positions include the chance to engage directly with children leading tours and answering questions. Graduates with specialised degrees and a passion for education may want to consider a position in children's programming, as it can offer the opportunity for them to share their excitement for their specific field.

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The employer - emily wilson (graduate recruitment manager - explore learning).

Name: Emily Wilson Job Title: Graduate Recruitment Manager - Explore Learning University: University of Portsmouth Course: Creative Arts & Media

What competencies do you like to see in candidates?

We look for people who will be positive role models for children. One of the most important things are interpersonal skills, whether they're confident, can build rapport and show enthusiasm. We also look for them to have strong academic backgrounds from GCSEs to degree level.

Can you talk us through the application process?

They start by submitting a full application which consists of a cover letter, application form and CV. If they are unsuccessful at this point we always provide constructive feedback outlining why. If successful they will progress to a telephone interview or face to face interview at one of our centres and the final stage is an assessment day at our Head Office.

What is the most common mistake you see in an application that leads to candidates being rejected?

Candidates often rush their applications and don't tailor them. People who give very brief generic answers to the application form questions tend to really undersell themselves and not draw fully on their transferable experiences.

What is the main piece of advice you would give a graduate entering the sector?

The role is very people focused so we want to see that candidates have the confidence and ability to really sell themselves. We are looking for people to come into the business and promote our centres so we need them to be able to sell their skills first.

What's the main challenge graduates face when they start?

It's quite overwhelming sometimes. They come into a management position and they are trying to juggle all aspects of the role. They might find the sales side of the role difficult as they were originally interested in teaching.

Where do you see company in two years' time?

We currently plough our profits back into opening new centres; by March 2014 we will be opening our first centre abroad, in Dallas Texas. As well as international expansion we are looking to launch a further 15-20 new centres each year in the UK.

The Employee - Melissa Pitt (Centre Director - Explore Learning)

Name: Melissa Pitt Job Title: Centre Director - Explore Learning University: Brunel University Course: Psychology Bsc (4yr) Graduation Year: 2010

How did you find your graduate job in Education?

I used advanced searches to help match my skills to job specifications. Using keywords from my degree I would find jobs that were more applicable and I knew that I could get.

Why do you think you were successful at Explore Learning?

I was tutoring at Explore before I applied for the full time role. When I attended the Assessment Day I realised there were candidates from all different experiences and backgrounds. I did modules in child psychology and development with my degree but also had some project management work with BT which involved working in more of a business environment.

What do you actually do?

I work 5 days a week and during the day we run workshops, speak to parents, arrange advertising and marketing and generally see to the needs of the business, after 3pm we open for our members and I'll be tutoring as well as mentoring part time staff and chatting to parents.

What skills do you need?

People might be amazing at maths but can't explain it to a child. If they've got the mentality and the patience, you can take it from there. We find at Explore that you get a lot of different people, but they all have similar mind sets and attitudes.

What is the best thing about your job?

What I find most rewarding is when you can track how much progress a child has made. When you get the chance to sit down and help someone with their handwriting or times tables. If not that, it's when we do workshops in schools. We take a class of thirty or so for an hour and make maths exciting for them. They want hugs and high fives at the end!

What is the worst thing about your job?

I'd say time management. You can be tutoring 6 pupils at a time and having to juggle the business side of things. As a Centre Director you have to be aware of all 320 children and what their needs are.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

We are always striving to get our staff to the next level. I am looking at getting involved with the curriculum, more training and adding to my own skill set. I'd potentially like to launch a new centre, to source the demand and establish a centre in a community.

What advice would you give to graduates applying to Explore Learning?

It's not about the degree or work background, but the skills you can offer. We get CVs here from people who want to be tutors. One thing we note is when a CV or covering letter is tailored to the role. We get CVs that are too generic and don't show why that person would be good at the role.

If you want to find out more about Explore learning, please take a look at their company profile .

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2025 Best Education Master's Degree Schools

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 520 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 149,101 master's degrees in education during the <nil> academic year.

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A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to education students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other education students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How much debt education students go into to obtain their master's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized education related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Education Master's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings , to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Education in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for education students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools for a Master's in Education

It's difficult to beat New York University if you want to pursue a master's degree in education. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in education from New York University

Hunter College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in education. Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in education from Hunter College

It is difficult to beat Purdue University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. More information about a master’s in education from Purdue University - Main Campus

University of Georgia is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a master's degree in education. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in education from University of Georgia

Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in education from University of Connecticut

Ball State is a very large public university located in the small city of Muncie. More information about a master’s in education from Ball State University

Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in education from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. More information about a master’s in education from University of Maryland - College Park

Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in education from University of Florida

Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in education from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. More information about a master’s in education from Boston University

Concordia University, Chicago is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of River Forest. More information about a master’s in education from Concordia University, Chicago

Located in the large city of New York, CCNY is a public college with a large student population. More information about a master’s in education from The City College of New York

Brooklyn College is a large public college located in the large city of Brooklyn. More information about a master’s in education from Brooklyn College

Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. More information about a master’s in education from Boston College

Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a large student population. More information about a master’s in education from Queens College

Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Syracuse. More information about a master’s in education from Syracuse University

Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in education from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Located in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. More information about a master’s in education from Alfred University

UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the city of Irvine. More information about a master’s in education from University of California - Irvine

GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. More information about a master’s in education from George Mason University

Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. More information about a master’s in education from Hofstra University

WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City. More information about a master’s in education from Western Governors University

LIU Post is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookville. More information about a master’s in education from LIU Post

U-M is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. More information about a master’s in education from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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A graduate scheme is an entry level training programme you can apply for if you have a degree. Get advice on how to find the right one, and to secure your place.

What to expect

A graduate scheme gives you:

• hands-on experience of different areas of a company
• a chance for you to follow a structured training programme
• a route to develop your talent as a future leader at a company

Graduate schemes generally last from 1 to 4 years.

Deadlines to apply

The recruitment cycle starts from the summer onwards each year. You'll find a lot of graduate schemes advertised between September and November.   

Some companies will recruit all year round. Smaller employers will often recruit when a position becomes available.

Entry requirements

You’ll usually need at least a 2:1 (upper second-class honours) to get a place on a graduate scheme. Some will allow a 2:2 (lower second-class honours) if you show potential and have a good CV.

Some companies only recruit recent graduates. Others will consider anyone with a degree.

Where to find graduate schemes

For help finding graduate schemes, you could:

• check student and graduate websites for vacancies and tips for applying
• contact your university careers service
• look for employer events or careers fairs at your university - meet the hiring teams and find out more
• attend national recruitment exhibitions - network and build your professional reputation
• follow companies on social media
• speak to someone at a company you’re interested in

You can find current information on the jobs market in the High Fliers Graduate Market Report . Each year it looks at vacancies and starting salaries at a selection of UK employers.

Sectors you can go into

You can find graduate scheme opportunities in most employment sectors. 

You don’t have to go into an area related to your degree. Some graduate schemes may ask for a specific subject. Many employers are looking for your higher-level thinking skills, rather than subject knowledge.  

The sectors where you’re likely to find the most graduate jobs are:

• accounting and professional services
• armed forces
• banking and finance
• Civil Service
• engineering
• science and technology

It's not only private companies that offer graduate schemes. You'll find schemes in the public sector and also in charities. 

Applying for a graduate scheme

As part of the application process, you may have to:

• fill in an online application form
• take a series of online psychometric tests in timed conditions
• do a telephone interview or video interview
• do online tasks like e-tray exercises
• attend an assessment centre
• do a face to face interview with one or more people from the company
• do a presentation on a topic chosen by the employer

Prepare a strong application

To strengthen your application for a graduate scheme:

• research the company – use their website, and read business articles and industry journals
• read up on experiences from previous applicants - on sites like the Student Room and Glass Door
• practise online applications – your university may run workshops
• ask a careers adviser to check your application before you submit it
• take a free practice psychometric test
• go to an assessment centre workshop. Get some experience of the group exercises, tests and interview techniques
• practise a ‘mock interview’ - this can be with a friend or family member. University careers services can help you with practice interviews and doing presentations

Get some experience

Competition in some sectors can be very tough. Some companies use work experience schemes as a way to test you fit into their organisation. It may help if you’ve gained some experience by doing: 

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• a work experience placement
• an insight day
• a placement year

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