Teachers land jobs before they finish training

Edge Hill University, Liverpool which is one of the country’s top teacher training centres, has seen students landing their dream jobs before they even graduate this summer.

Last year 95.3% of students found employment or embarked on further study within six months of graduating.

This put Edge Hill top in the north west for graduate employment.

So far this year, a large number of students from the Ormskirk college have already been offered jobs in their chosen fields even though they are still waiting for their exam results.

The university’s Vice Chancellor John Cater said: “I’m delighted we are hearing of so many job success stories from our students before they even graduate, which is such a major achievement. It doesn’t surprise me though because the university combines academic excellence with career focused programmes.

“Also, as a result of excellent links with over 300 employers, 75% of graduates leave with qualifications that have professional recognition, which stands them in good stead when competing for jobs.

“I’m sure we will hear many more tales like this come graduation day.”