Your future starts now. Are you ready to make it count?
Take the first step toward a career with purpose, growth, and real impact.
You bring the ambition. We’ll bring the opportunity.
At AQA
We believe the future of education should reflect the diversity of the world we live in. That’s why we’re opening doors for young people from all backgrounds. Whether you’re just leaving college or exploring your next move, your journey starts here.
Why choose AQA
Choosing AQA means stepping into a career where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. We’re here to help you unlock your potential, explore new paths, and shape the future of education—starting with your own.
You’re the future
We don’t expect you to have it all figured out. We see your potential and want to help you grow—whatever your background.
You’ll learn and grow
From day one, you’ll work on real projects, get mentoring, and have a buddy to guide you. You’ll build skills and confidence as you go.
We’re built for balance
With flexible hours, hybrid working, and generous time off, you can build a career that fits your life.
What makes AQA Early Careers different
What makes AQA Early Careers different is our commitment to helping you discover your strengths, explore new possibilities, and build a future that reflects your values. From real-world experience to a culture of inclusion, we’re here to support every step of your journey.
You belong here
Our culture is built on respect, openness, and support. We’re proud to be growing more diverse every day. Regardless of your background, we’ve got space for you.
Explore different paths
Our apprenticeships include rotations across different areas of the business, so you can explore, build confidence, and find what suits you best.
It’s more than a job
AQA is a charity with a purpose: to empower learners and advance education. Your work here helps shape futures across the UK.
Early careers diversity and inclusion
We believe that talent is everywhere—but opportunity isn’t. That’s why our recruitment approach is designed to uncover potential, not just polish. We minimise unconscious bias, actively engage with underrepresented communities, and ensure our messaging resonates with the diverse experiences of the young people we aim to reach.
All job application links on this page are external - AQA is not responsible for the content of external sites.
Graduate opportunities
The graduate vacancies are now closed to further applicants.
Apprenticeship opportunities
Our 2026 apprentice and graduate roles have now been successfully filled. We’re excited to welcome our new starters and will update this page later this year with details of our 2027 early careers opportunities.
Reasonable adjustments
If you need any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at
Email: fharrison@aqa.org.uk
Tel: 07813 724161
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