Are you passionate about contributing to the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector?
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is looking for passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector.
We work closely with associates to support teachers, staff and leaders, helping them thrive. Our associates contribute to a variety of activities, including the design, development, delivery, review, and evaluation of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
If you have experience in the FE and Skills sector and are eager to apply your expertise in a collaborative and impactful way, we’d love to hear from you. Opportunities are available for both short and long term contracts across a range of disciplines and thematic areas.
Join the ETF in supporting teachers, support staff, and leaders to thrive. We collaborate with associates on a variety of activities, including the design, development, delivery, review, and evaluation of our CPD courses and programmes.
Would you like to apply your knowledge and expertise within the FE and Skills sector and support ETF’s work in assisting teachers, support staff and leaders to thrive? ETF work with associates across a range of activities and we have opportunities for short to longer-term contracts, across a range of disciplines and thematic areas*.
Through developing strong and lasting relationships with our Associates we can offer carefully matched opportunities.
Opportunities to join as an associate
If you have experience in the FE and Skills sector and have a background in any of the following areas, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the following Associate Application:
• Leadership Development (including emerging leadership, middle leadership and senior/strategic level)
• Safeguarding
• Prevent
• ITE
• English
• Maths
• ESOL
• SEND
• AI
• Research and evaluation
• Mentoring – developing skill or working as a mentor
• Basic Skills
• QTLS/ATS Assessors
• Bid writing
To find out more about joining our Associates pool, please tell us about your main skills and experience, and complete the following application.
We may from time to time request proposals from Associates for particular project/programme activities so we recommend bookmarking this page for specific opportunities.
About ETF
Every day, educators and leaders across the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector inspire curiosity, drive progress and empower learners to achieve their potential. The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is here to champion the vital role of the FE and Skills workforce. Working in partnership, we drive professionalism by setting the professional standards for the quality of teaching and leadership across the sector. We provide educators with a pathway of professional development throughout their careers, champion inclusion and enable sector change for a thriving FE and Skills sector. Together, we are transforming lives and opportunities for learners aged 14 and above.
* All associate engagements will be subject to an assessment in line with HMRC’s off-payroll working (IR35) rules to determine the appropriate employment status for tax purposes.