Your Career in Post‑16 Education Starts Here

Whether you’re already working in further education, higher education, skills and training or offender learning, or exploring how your industry experience could translate into teaching, training or support roles, the Protocol Candidate Careers Hub is here to guide your next step.

This is a dedicated space for people passionate about education, skills and lifelong learning - offering clarity, confidence and insight to help you navigate careers across the post‑16 sector.

A Hub Built for Real Careers in Education

Post‑16 education is diverse, complex and constantly evolving. Careers span further education colleges, universities, training providers, adult and community learning, and offender learning environments - with roles that go far beyond teaching alone.

The Candidate Careers Hub brings together practical guidance, sector insight and real‑world advice to help you:

Explore the full range of careers across FE, HE, skills and training
Understand how different settings, roles and pathways compare
Feel prepared for applications, interviews and new starts
Build a long‑term, sustainable career - not just your next role

This content is shaped by our day‑to‑day work with education providers and the candidates who support them. It’s realistic, honest and rooted in the real workforce challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

Who This Hub Is For

The Candidate Careers Hub supports people at different stages of their journey, including:

Education professionals already working in post‑16 roles who are exploring progression, new settings or fresh challenges
Industry professionals considering a transition into teaching, training or assessment
Support and professional services staff working across HR, finance, MIS, learner services, leadership and operations
Specialist and learner‑support professionals, including SEN and inclusive learning roles

If you’re motivated by impact, purpose and lifelong learning - this hub is designed with you in mind