The Protocol Group

Teaching & Learning Jobs in Education

At The Protocol Group, we connect passionate educators with Teaching & Learning jobs across Further Education, Higher Education, Skills & Training, and Prison Education sectors throughout the UK.

With over 30 years of experience in education recruitment, we specialise in helping teaching professionals like you find roles that align with your expertise, values, and lifestyle - whether that’s a full-time lecturing position, sessional teaching role, or online delivery opportunity.

We work with colleges, universities, training providers, and secure learning institutions, giving you access to some of the most rewarding and impactful education roles in the country.

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Shape the Future of Learning

Teaching and learning roles are at the heart of education - inspiring students, building confidence, and changing lives.

Whether you’re an experienced lecturer, vocational tutor, or newly qualified teacher, we’ll help you find opportunities that allow you to use your knowledge, creativity, and passion to make a real difference.

Our team supports you at every step - from matching you to the right institution to helping you prepare for interviews and secure your ideal position.

We regularly recruit for:

 

  • Further Education Lecturers
  • Higher Education Lecturers & Teaching Fellows
  • Functional Skills & ESOL Tutors
  • Vocational Trainers & Instructors
  • Academic Tutors & Learning Coaches
  • Curriculum & Programme Leads
  • Apprenticeship Delivery Staff
  • Online & Blended Learning Tutors
  • Learning Support & Teaching Assistants

We offer permanent, temporary, and sessional contracts across a variety of subjects and disciplines - from core curriculum areas like English and Maths to specialist vocational sectors including Engineering, Health & Social Care, Digital, Construction, and more.

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Why Choose The Protocol Group?

We’re more than a recruiter - we’re a long-term partner in your teaching career.


When you join The Protocol Group, you’ll benefit from:

 

  • Exclusive access to education roles nationwide

  • Support from sector-specialist recruitment consultants
  • A smooth, fully compliant onboarding process
  • Flexible opportunities that fit around your commitments

  • Guidance on career progression and professional development

Our mission is simple: to help you find a teaching role where you can thrive - and where your skills truly make an impact.

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Where You’ll Work

Our teaching and learning professionals work across a wide range of educational environments, including:


 

  • Further Education colleges

  • Universities and Higher Education institutions

  •  Independent training providers

  • Apprenticeship and adult learning programmes

  • Prison and secure learning environments

Wherever you teach, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to improving learner outcomes and delivering excellence in education.

Frequently Asked Questions About Teaching & Learning Jobs in Education

Teaching and Learning roles span a wide range of responsibilities, subjects, and educational environments - so it’s natural for candidates to have questions about how to get started, what roles are available, and how The Protocol Group supports their career journey.

These FAQs provide clear, concise answers to the questions we hear most often from lecturers, tutors, trainers, instructors, and aspiring educators across the UK.
We recruit for a wide range of education roles, including FE and HE Lecturers, Teaching Fellows, Functional Skills and ESOL Tutors, Vocational Trainers, Academic Tutors, Learning Coaches, Curriculum and Programme Leads, Apprenticeship Delivery Staff, Online Tutors, Blended Learning Tutors, Learning Support Assistants, and Teaching Assistants.
Many roles - such as lecturing, tutoring, and vocational training —-require relevant experience or qualifications. However, some positions (for example, learning support roles or certain vocational instructor roles) may be suitable for industry professionals transitioning into education. We help you find the best match for your background.
We offer flexible opportunities including temporary, permanent, sessional, online, part‑time, and full‑time roles. You can choose positions that fit around your lifestyle, commitments, and long‑term career goals.
We partner with Further Education colleges, universities, Higher Education institutions, independent training providers, apprenticeship and adult learning programmes, and prison education services - giving you a broad range of teaching environments to choose from.
You’ll receive personalised support from sector‑specialist consultants who guide you through job matching, application advice, interview preparation, compliance checks, onboarding, and ongoing career development.
We offer opportunities across core subjects such as English, Maths, ESOL, and ICT, as well as a wide range of vocational specialisms including Health & Social Care, Engineering, Construction, Digital, and other industry‑related fields. Whether academic or vocational, we help place you in roles that suit your expertise.

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