Find further education jobs with TeacherActive

Looking for flexibility, great pay, and supportive settings?

 

Whether you're a qualified lecturer, skills coach or experienced instructor, TeacherActive connects you with further education jobs across colleges and training providers in the UK. From vocational courses and apprenticeships to academic support and adult learning, we help education professionals find rewarding roles that shape futures.

We work with FE colleges, sixth forms, and independent learning providers to offer roles in a wide range of subjects and specialisms. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or sessional work, we’ll match you with opportunities that suit your expertise and availability.

With TeacherActive, you get more than a job – you get dedicated support and expert guidance, and access to further education roles where you make a lasting impact.

 

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Why choose TeacherActive for further education jobs

 

Over the past two decades, we’ve built strong partnerships with FE colleges, sixth forms and independent providers, giving you access to a wide range of opportunities before they’re widely advertised.

Tailored support from FE recruitment experts – our consultants understand the unique demands of the further education sector. Whether you teach academic subjects, deliver vocational training or provide learner support, we’ll find roles that match your skills and goals.

We offer flexible opportunities for every stage of your career. From long-term lecturing posts to short-term cover or evening sessions, we offer FE roles that align with your availability, career stage and subject area.

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Types of further education jobs we offer
 

Lecturer roles
Teach academic or vocational subjects at FE colleges, sixth forms or adult education centres helping learners achieve qualifications and build future pathways.

Skills coaches and assessors
Support apprentices and vocational learners in the workplace guiding them through qualifications and developing real-world skills.

Learning support assistants
Work alongside lecturers and tutors to provide personalised support to learners with additional needs or barriers to learning. Read more about the value of teaching assistant-style roles in education.

Leadership and management roles in further education
We recruit for senior positions including Heads of Department, SENCOs, Curriculum Managers and SLT roles. If you're ready to step into leadership or continue your management career, we’ll connect you with the right opportunities.

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Learn more through our CPD platform, My-Progression

Learn more through our CPD platform, My-Progression.  Power up your skills for a further education setting in a way that fits around your schedule. My-Progression delivers bite-sized CPD for teachers and education staff. Available on YouTube, all for free.

 

 

How to get started with TeacherActive

Step 1: Registering with TeacherActive

Start your journey with TeacherActive by filling in our contact form, giving us a call, or applying directly with your CV. If your skills and experience match what our schools are looking for, one of our specialist recruitment consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps of the registration process.

Step 2: Visit us in branch

Once you’ve registered, we’ll invite you to a local branch interview where we’ll talk about your skills, experience, and the kind of role you’re looking for. You’ll meet your dedicated recruitment consultant, who’ll support you in finding education jobs that align with your strengths and goals.

To help us get everything set up, please bring your Enhanced DBS (registered on the Update Service and including the children’s barred list) if you have one. If not, don’t worry — your consultant will guide you through how to apply. You’ll also need two forms of ID, proof of address, your qualifications and training, referee details (including one from an education setting), and your up-to-date CV. If relevant, we may also ask for an overseas police check, visa or work permit, your National Insurance number, and bank details. Many of these documents can be shared digitally, and your consultant will let you know what’s needed and the easiest way to provide it.

Step 3: The clearance process

Once we've received your documents, our compliance team will begin the clearance process to get you ready for work. This includes verifying all your documents, checking your DBS status or applying for a new one and contacting your referees. Your consultant will let you know as soon as you’re fully cleared and ready to start your new role.

Step 4: Starting work and getting paid

Once you’ve been fully cleared, your consultant will help match you to a role that suits your skills and preferences. As soon as you start working in your new position, we’ll sign you up with our trusted payroll provider, Workwell, to ensure you’re paid accurately and on time. Your consultant will guide you through the payroll setup and answer any questions you have about timesheets, pay dates, or tax. From here, you're all set to begin your journey with TeacherActive in your new education role!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, all of our staff are paid on a PAYE basis via our outsourced payroll provider Workwell. meaning your tax and National Insurance are also deducted from your pay. There are no hidden fees, and what is on your pay slip is yours to keep.

If you’re working on a supply basis, you will be paid every week in arrears, meaning whatever you worked over the last week, you will get paid for in the following week.

Your DBS certificate needs to be on the update service in order to use it to work at TeacherActive. If it’s not, you will need to apply for a TeacherActive DBS. Please speak to your consultant for more information.

To register, you will need to fill in our online registration form, then visit us in branch so we can validate your documents. See our page that explains the process to apply in full for more details.