Previous students have gained roles as early years teachers in private nurseries, preschools and children´s centres.
Early career roles are often practice based but involve some form of leadership such as a room leader, EYT leading practice across a setting or SENCO co-ordinating provision for children with special education needs.
Students have also gained practitioner roles in schools, working with young children aged 2 – 5. Early career salaries start at around £16,000 going up to £24,000.
There are good opportunities for career progression leading to higher level leadership roles. These roles include private nursery manager, nursery chain teacher and children´s centres co-ordinator or manager, where you would lead a multiprofessional team. Salaries range between £25,000 and £40,000.
Some graduates take up teaching roles in further education, with salaries starting at £25,000.