Hear from real-life Further Education teachers
The stories collected here showcase the diverse journeys people take into further education teaching and leadership. They highlight FE as a profession where you can feel represented and thrive.
Whether you're thinking about getting into teaching or exploring how your career could develop, these real experiences will inspire you, offer reassurance, and help you picture what your own journey into further education could look like.
A flexible role that computes
Discover how Christian balances running his own IT business with teaching in Further Education, using 13 years of industry experience to inspire the next generation of digital talent.
Painting a picture of life in FE
Read how an experienced decorator made the leap into FE teaching, bringing real‑world industry skills and confidence‑building guidance to future tradespeople.
Building up the next generation
Discover how an FE engineering tutor turned real‑world industry expertise into a rewarding teaching career that empowers the next generation.
College director explains why experience counts
Discover how Sarah draws on 13 years of midwifery experience to prepare future healthcare professionals, bringing real clinical insight into the FE classroom.
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Diverse Voices, Shared Profession
These stories shine a spotlight on the experiences of teachers and leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. The series shares powerful, personal accounts from individuals working across a range of Further Education roles and settings.
Each case study offers practical insight and honest reflection - providing perspective that can inspire your own career change.
Empowering Change Through Representation
Ewan used authenticity, advocacy and visibility to challenge stereotypes, empower underrepresented groups, and strengthen the culture of further education throughout a 19 year career.
Navigating Identity in Leadership
Teachers bring so much more than subject knowledge into the classroom. Lived experiences shape how you teach, support learners, lead and champion inclusion and build a sense of belonging within the Further Education setting.
From Fashion to Further Education
Vineeta moved from a career in fashion to FE, using her neurodivergence, lived experience and creativity to inspire confidence and belonging in the maths classroom.