What are my options after completing an early years degree

Career choices after completing an early years degree

Here at early years careers, we are always being asked to offer advice and suggestions for possible career choices once completing a degree. Once a degree is completed students can often feel like they have landed at a crossroads and the career path they had originally chosen may no longer be the one they choose to pursue. This can lead to conflicting feelings and a sense of loss, however, there are many options that can be taken. Gaining a degree is a huge achievement and can open up many doors and pathways. Some of the careers choices can be gained immediately with an early years degree and others may require completing some post-graduate courses, further training or work experience. The below list is not exhaustive however it does detail some of the options available

Which job is for me?

·         Nursery practitioner

·         Room Leader

·         SENDCO

·         Graduate Leader

·         Deputy Manager

·         Early Years Manager

·         Community Nursery Nurse

·         Teaching Assistant

·         Early Years Teacher

·         Primary School Teacher

·         Play Worker

·         After School Club Leader

·         Play Therapist

·         Speech and Language Therapist

·         Midwife

·         Maternity Assistant

·         Early Years Content Writer

·         Early Years Advisor

·         Early Years Assessor

·         Early Years Lecturer

This list definitely does not detail the only options available after completing an early years degree, however, it does show the wide range of options available if you are willing to study further or if you would like an immediate start to a job.  Click here to read peoples questions and answers about qualifications and training.