Further Education Lecturer career guide
Further education lecturers teach students aged 16 and over in colleges, sixth forms and training providers, delivering academic and vocational qualifications.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Further Education Lecturer do?
Further education lecturers teach students aged 16 and over in colleges, sixth forms and training providers, delivering academic and vocational qualifications.
- Colleges
- Training centres
- Workshops
- Classrooms
- Further education colleges
- Sixth-form colleges
- Training providers
- Prison education services
- Adult education providers
How to become a Further Education Lecturer
Most FE lecturers first develop expertise in their subject before completing teacher training for post-16 education.
Degree in a relevant subject together with a recognised teaching qualification for further education.
- University
Skills and progression for Further Education Lecturer
- Subject expertise
- Communication
- Organisation
- Leadership
- Presentation
- Senior Lecturer
- Curriculum Manager
- Head of Department
- Vice Principal
- College Principal
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