Working in Education in Cheshire and Warrington
Whether you’ve always wanted to work in the Education sector or have never thought about it before, the huge range of careers will amaze you!
Teaching work can take place in a workshop, laboratory or classroom depending on the subject and course type. There is also the option to teach in other settings, such as community education centres or prisons.
Depending on the type of college or establishment you choose to work in, you could be teaching a diverse range of students, in terms of their age and ability.
The Education sector is one of the largest employers of staff in the UK.
This page has been designed to walk you through the various steps when considering studying for a career within the Education Sector and the routes available to you. You will be able to establish what role most suits your skills, experience, and ethics, navigate around the roles available and understand the application process and how to make a good impression.
Facts & Figures
468,300 people work within Teaching in the UK
2,200 Teaching vacancies in the UK
Teacher vacancies (full and part-time) decreased to 2,200 in November 2024, having more than doubled in the previous three years; from 1,100 in November 2020 to a peak of 2,800 in November 2023. The rate - which takes into account changes in the teaching population - also decreased to 5 per 1,000 teachers in service, from 6 per 1,000 teachers in 2023.
Source School workforce in England, Reporting year 2024 - Explore education statistics - GOV.UK