Early Years Professional Pathway
Leading to employment within the Teaching, Youthwork and Nursery industry.
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Why choose this pathway?
This pathway is designed to help you progress to a career in the Sport and Healthcare Professionals Sector. Your career options could include:
- Early Childhood Studies
- Early Years Lead Practitioner
- Early Years Senior Practitioner
- Early Years Teacher
- Nursery Manager
- PlayWork
- Qualified Teacher (QTS)
- Youthwork
What skills will I gain?
By taking this career pathway you will develop a number of skills that are required. These include:
Transferable
- Planning
- Using Initiative
- Communication
- Leadership Skills
- Innovation
- Enthusiasm
- Creativity and Imagination
- Positive energy and passion
Technical
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- SEND
- Lesson Planning
- National Curriculum
- Classroom Management
- Mental health
Pathway Courses
There are 4 routes you can take on the Early Years Professional Pathway which are T-Levels, Vocational courses (BTECs), Higher Education, and Adult Education.
Please note, some subjects may not be available at both campuses. Subject combinations can depend on the course/profession, so please check university requirements.
- T-Levels
- Vocational courses (BTECs)
- Higher Education
- Adult Education
- Additional Qualifications
If you choose to study the A-Level or Vocational route you can also study the below qualifications across two years:
Further career information
Download the 'Where Next' booklet from Greater Essex Careers Hub, which features information on the Essex job market.
Where Next Booklet