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The public-sector careers blog.

In-depth, independent and plain-English articles on working in the public sector across the UK and Ireland — written by GovJobs and free to read. 100 articles and counting.

Careers
UK-wide7 min read

Hybrid and remote working in public-sector jobs

Hybrid and remote working are now common in parts of the public sector but not everywhere. Learn where home working is realistic, how adverts describe it, and what to ask at interview.

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NHS
UK-wide8 min read

How to move up NHS bands: a practical progression guide

Moving up an NHS band usually means applying for a new role, not waiting your turn. Here is how appraisals, training, secondments and acting-up can build the evidence you need.

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Teaching
UK-wide7 min read

Working in further education: college jobs

Further education colleges teach everyone from teenagers to retraining adults. Here are the jobs on offer, what they involve, and how to get into the sector.

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Councils
UK-wide7 min read

Working in adult social care

A practical guide to working in adult social care through UK councils, covering the main roles, the skills and checks you need, training routes and how to get started.

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Police
UK-wide6 min read

Working as a 999 call handler

A clear look at what 999 call handlers do, the skills you need, the shift patterns, and how to apply for one of the most vital roles in the emergency services.

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Scotland
Scotland6 min read

Teaching jobs in Scotland and GTCS registration

What it takes to teach in Scotland: GTCS registration, the routes into the profession, the Teacher Induction Scheme, and where teaching jobs are advertised.

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Ireland
Ireland7 min read

Teaching jobs in Ireland and Teaching Council registration

What you need to teach in the Republic of Ireland: Teaching Council registration, where jobs are advertised, and how the application process works.

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Wales
Wales6 min read

Teaching in Wales and EWC registration

What it takes to teach in Wales, including how to qualify, why you must register with the Education Workforce Council, and where school jobs are advertised.

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Councils
UK-wide7 min read

Social worker jobs in local government

What social work jobs in UK councils involve, the qualifications and registration you need, the main career routes, and how local-government social workers are paid and supported.

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Scotland
Scotland7 min read

Scottish Government and devolved public-body careers

A guide to working for the Scottish Government and Scotland's devolved public bodies: the kinds of roles, how recruitment on merit works, and how to apply.

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Teaching
UK-wide7 min read

School support staff jobs (no degree needed)

Schools rely on far more than teachers. Here are the support roles you can do without a degree, what they involve, and how to get started.

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Teaching
England7 min read

Routes into teaching in England

There is more than one way to become a teacher in England. Here are the main training routes, what they involve, and how to choose the right one for you.

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