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

Technical

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.

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Further career information

Download the 'Where Next' booklet from Greater Essex Careers Hub, which features information on the Essex job market.

Where Next Booklet