Thinking about what comes next after your education degree?
The Education Careers Expo 2026 is your opportunity to meet potential employers, build your professional network and pick up practical skills to help you take the next step towards a career in education.
If you’re looking for your first teaching role, an internship or placement, relief work, or exploring pathways such as Special Authority to Teach (SAT), the expo is a great opportunity to connect with organisations and professionals and discover what’s ahead.
When: Tuesday 15 September | 10:00am–1:00pm
Where: Student Hub, Ground Floor | Bedford Park
Explore interactive career activations
Get career-ready through practical activities designed to build your confidence and professional skills:
- Interview Express: Practise responding to employer questions and build your interview confidence.
- Professional Headshots & LinkedIn Studio: Get a polished headshot and strengthen your professional online presence.
- Career Chats: Talk informally with industry professionals, ask questions and explore different career pathways.
- Wellbeing & Resilience: Discover strategies and resources to support your wellbeing as you transition into professional life.
- Application Bootcamp: Get practical advice on CVs, cover letters and preparing for interviews.
Hear from people who know what it’s really like
Three career-focused sessions will offer practical advice, honest insights and opportunities to ask questions.
10:15am–11:00am | Breaking into the Profession
Learn from Switch Education about entering the profession, including relief and contract hiring, what employers look for and common application mistakes. You’ll also review sample applications and identify application red and green flags.
11:15am–12:00pm | Navigating Your First Year in the Classroom
Hear from experienced educators about the realities of your first year, including workload, classroom expectations, relationships and work-life balance. Bring your questions and gain practical advice for starting your career with confidence.
12:15pm–1:00pm | Wellbeing Science in Practice: Supporting Yourself & Your Future Students
Facilitated by Gareth Furber and Annie Harvey, this interactive workshop explores how wellbeing science can become engaging classroom experiences. Take part in an activity, work with others to develop a wellbeing experience for your peers, and receive The Good Vibes Experiment Book as a takeaway.
Your future career starts with a conversation
Come along to meet employers, explore career pathways, practise your professional skills, ask questions and connect with people who can support your transition from student to professional.