Teaching and Education
Inspire the next generation with a career in education!
Working in this sector is not just about becoming a teacher. There is huge demand for support roles as well as early years and the business support functions required in a school.
Job roles
Teach in Herts supports educational settings by advertising positions in the following 4 areas:
You can also explore the HOP careers directory and search for Teaching and Education roles to understand the main tasks within job roles and average salaries, learn about which qualifications you should consider studying and explore the current job and apprenticeship vacancies in Hertfordshire.
Below are some examples of the job roles within Teaching and Education.
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Facts and Figures
Introduction to teaching careers in education:
If you are thinking about becoming a teacher, Hertfordshire is a great place to start. Teaching is a unique and rewarding profession, with a wide range of career paths available teaching children of all ages, across many subject areas and with the opportunity to develop many specialist areas of expertise. You may choose to teach early years (0-4 years) in a pre-school or nursery setting, or primary age children (4-11) where you will have your own class and be responsible for teaching all areas of the curriculum. Alternatively, you may want to concentrate on a particular subject and teach that to a higher level at a secondary school or college. Either way, a teaching career guarantees that you will keep learning alongside your students and that no two days will ever be the same!
Introduction to support careers in education:
Teaching isn’t the only role in education though, and our schools, trusts and settings also depend upon many other professionals including teaching assistants, administrative and finance staff, HR, facilities managers, business managers and more. Many of these roles offer on the job training and excellent opportunities for progression.
How to find careers in education throughout Hertfordshire:
Hertfordshire’s education sector has its own dedicated careers site, Teach in Herts, where you can research a wide range of career options and view vacancies at almost 700 schools and settings across the county. The website also houses staff success stories and a range of useful information and advice to help get your career in education off to the best possible start.
Education in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is one of the most highly performing education authorities in England. We have around 700 schools and settings, offering a wide range of career opportunities.
Schools in Herts consistently achieve standards well above national averages. The county is committed to providing high-quality education and support for all children in every school and setting, from early years through to further education.
Hertfordshire offers a wide range of school choices:
- 2-tier system (primary, secondary)
- 3-tier system (lower, middle & upper)
- Nursery schools, faith schools, SEN schools
- Single sex and co-educational
- Academies and maintained
- Independent and state funded
- As well as a thriving Early Years sector with both maintained and privately run nurseries and pre schools
… there really is something for everyone!
The wide range of settings in the county not only means you can find your perfect post, but can also create opportunities to build upon your skills and enjoy a varied and rewarding career.
More than 500 newly qualified teachers complete their induction every year in Hertfordshire and benefit from a supportive network and access to great training, resources and information to support them through their induction and beyond. There is also a ethnic minority forum for Herts schools, offering extra support to teachers and school staff from minority backgrounds.
What our schools are looking for?
- A passion for education and for helping every child and young person to be the best they can be
- Staff to share the vision, values and culture of the school
- People who can contribute to a community where all are empowered and feel valued
- A collaborative mind-set
- An ongoing commitment to learn with and from others
Apprenticeships in Teaching and Education

Course in Teaching and Education

Current Job Vacancies in Teaching and Education

Skills Bootcamps
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Careers in Early Years
Interested in careers providing education and learning for 0 - 5 year olds then explore our Careers in Early Years page
Careers in Teaching webinar
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Teach in Herts
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HLTA training
HLTA Training are the regional provider of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant status in Hertfordshire
Child development studies
Learn about child development study courses at North Herts College
Current vacancies in Teaching
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Sporting Futures
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