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When it comes to jobs for graduates, there are several terms you’ll come across, particularly: graduate schemes, graduate jobs and entry-level jobs. A graduate scheme is a structured training programme, normally lasting one to three years. These schemes are most often offered by large employers who hire numerous graduates every year. While a graduate scheme is time limited, the ambition is usually always for you to ‘graduate’ into a full-time role at the organisation.
A graduate job refers to any job that specifies an applicant should have a degree. Graduate jobs can be full-time, permanent positions, but it is a growing trend to be offered a fixed-term contract with a view to it becoming permanent if all goes well. You may also find temporary or part-time jobs.
You will also come across suitable jobs that match your experience level but aren’t explicitly labelled as ‘graduate jobs’. As long as you match the job description and meet any stated requirements, you can absolutely apply. You are also free to apply for an entry-level job, which is suitable for anyone with no or little work experience in that area and could also be open to school leavers. When considering an entry-level job, ensure that you aren’t selling yourself short and that it will help you on your way to achieving your long-term career ambitions.
National Audit Office (NAO)
2025 Diversity Summer Internship - London
London
£27,000
Sparta Global
Business Solutions Change Consultant - London
London
£25,000
WSP
2025 Graduate Programme (UK) - Property & Buildings and Industry
Guildford, Cambridge, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, London, Exeter, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Belfast
WSP
2025 Graduate Programme (UK) - Planning
Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, London, Guildford, Basingstoke, Southampton, Birmingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Glasgow
Hurstpierpoint College
Teacher of English
Sussex
£30,500
Hurstpierpoint College
Teacher of Chemistry
Sussex
£30,500
Lift Schools
Trainee Computing Teacher
Barnsley, Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Leeds, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Staffordshire, Surrey, Swindon, Torbay
£25,000 - £30,000
Lift Schools
Trainee Modern Foreign Languages Teacher
Barnsley, Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Leeds, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Staffordshire, Surrey, Swindon, Torbay
£25,000 - £30,000
Lift Schools
Trainee Geography Teacher
Barnsley, Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Leeds, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Staffordshire, Surrey, Swindon, Torbay
£25,000 - £30,000
Lift Schools
Trainee Biology Teacher
Barnsley, Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Leeds, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Staffordshire, Surrey, Swindon, Torbay
£25,000 - £30,000
Lift Schools
Trainee Physics Teacher
Barnsley, Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Leeds, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Staffordshire, Surrey, Swindon, Torbay
£25,000 - £30,000
Lift Schools
Trainee Chemistry Teacher
Barnsley, Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Leeds, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Staffordshire, Surrey, Swindon, Torbay
£25,000 - £30,000
