Find Further Education teaching jobs across the UK
Further Education (FE) colleges and providers are at the heart of communities across the country. With hundreds of providers spanning England and the UK, you are never far from an opportunity to share your skills.
Whether you are looking for FE jobs in your local town or planning a move to a major city, colleges are actively recruiting for industry experts and qualified teachers. Explore the regions below to see where your career could take you.
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Teaching opportunities in London and the South East
London offers a diverse range of teaching roles, from large general FE colleges to specialist institutes. The demand for teachers in construction, digital, and health sectors is particularly high here.
Beyond the capital, the Home Counties offer excellent opportunities with great transport links.
Key locations include:
- London (City and Greater London)
- Kent and Sussex
- Essex and Hertfordshire
- Surrey and Hampshire
Teaching opportunities in the Midlands
The Midlands is a hub for engineering, manufacturing, and automotive innovation. Colleges in this region are looking for industry professionals to help train the next generation of technicians and engineers.
If you have experience in trade or industry, you will find numerous vacancies across the West and East Midlands.
Key locations include:
- Birmingham and Coventry
- Nottingham and Leicester
- Wolverhampton and Worcestershire
Teaching opportunities in Northern England
From the creative digital hubs of Manchester to the renewable energy centers in the North East, Northern colleges are diverse. There is a strong demand for teachers in digital skills, business, and renewable technologies.
Cities across the North West and Yorkshire offer vibrant teaching communities and competitive salaries relative to the cost of living.
Key locations include:
- Manchester and Liverpool
- Leeds, Sheffield and West Yorkshire
- Newcastle and the North East
Teaching opportunities in South West England
The South West offers a unique lifestyle, combining city living with access to the coast and countryside. Colleges here range from large city campuses to smaller rural providers focusing on land-based studies and tourism.
Providers are looking for staff to teach subjects ranging from hospitality and catering to marine engineering.
Key locations include:
- Bristol and Bath
- Devon and Cornwall
- Gloucestershire and Somerset
You do not need to visit every individual college website to find a job. Check out the many vacancies from providers across the country. You should filter by postcode, subject, and job type (full-time, part-time, or flexible) to find the right role for your lifestyle.
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International applicants: Teaching in the UK
If you are a qualified teacher or industry professional from overseas, you can apply to teach in UK Further Education. Many colleges are able to sponsor visas for roles in high-demand subjects like engineering, maths, and science.
To teach here, you may need to:
- Apply for a Skilled Worker visa
- Have your overseas qualifications recognised by UK ENIC (the national agency for international qualifications and skills)
- Demonstrate your English language proficiency.
Your international industry experience is highly valued in the UK FE sector.