CareersHybrid 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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NHSHow 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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TeachingWorking 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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CouncilsWorking 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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PoliceWorking 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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ScotlandTeaching 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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IrelandTeaching 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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WalesTeaching 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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CouncilsSocial 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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ScotlandScottish 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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TeachingSchool 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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TeachingRoutes 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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