Teaching and Education

A role within the education sector can be hugely rewarding with opportunities existing both inside or outside the classroom.

About Teaching and Education

You get the chance to inspire children, young people or adults and use your skills to give something back – making sure every learner gets the same access to a quality education and the opportunity to succeed. You could choose to enter the teaching profession plus there are related jobs in areas such as learning support or early years care and education.

#YourIndustry

As a qualified lecturer in the post-compulsory sector you could earn between £23,546 - £35,551. The above rates are recommended by the University and College Union (UCU).

#YourFuture

Successful completion of the PGCE PcET qualifies you to teach in post-compulsory education in your chosen subject. You could also progress to further study including MA Leadership and Management (PCET) or (FE), or other MA Education and linked pathways courses offered at the University of South Wales. The Education, Learning and Development Foundation Degree will help boost your career prospects and knowledge of best practice in the sector.

Our Teaching and Education courses

Teaching and Education

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Introduction to Forest Schools L1 Part Time 13 March 2025 Barry Campus
Assisting at Forest Schools L2 Part Time 21 January 2025 Llanrumney Hall
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Education and Training Level 3 L3 Part Time 28 January 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
CELTA (Certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages) L5 Part Time 23 June 2025 5 November 2025 17 June 2026 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism L5 Full Time 10 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Professional Certificate (ProfCE) in Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) L5 Part Time 9 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Professional Graduate Certificate (PgCE) Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) L6 Part Time 9 September 2025 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Teaching Assistant

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Introduction to Forest Schools L1 Part Time 13 March 2025 Barry Campus
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools L2 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools L3 Full Time 1 September 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff