Education

There is a demand for graduates in teaching with shortages in the subject areas of maths and science. Check out the professional bodies’ own entries in the Profession Finder

There are a number of professional bodies covering these sectors.  Here you will find information on:

• Jobs and salaries
• Routes and Qualifications
• Funding

Jobs and Salaries

Most commonly, jobs in education are those related to teaching, training and assessing within a scholastic society.  However, education also occurs outside of the traditional schooling environment, for example in areas including adult and community learning, the voluntary sector and even work-based learning.  For more information on what types of jobs are available within the educational profession, visit the IfL website. 

Recently, educational assessors have become even more important within the Educational Profession.

Routes and Qualifications

There is a wide range of advice on how to enter into an educational profession, for example the College of Teachers and the IfL.

Watch this video to see how teachers, tutors and trainers have benefitted from undertaking structured work placements to update their vocational skills.

What qualifications are needed to become an Educational Assessor?

The College of Teachers - the UK's professional educational institute for teachers - supports the teaching profession through networks of membership and qualifications. There is information on qualifications and courses. 

What’s it like to work in this sector?

• Teaching can be extremely challenging, however many teachers get great satisfaction from watching their pupils learn.
• Working hours are generally Mon-Fri 8am-6pm although not all this time is spent in the classroom.
• Teachers get up to 13 weeks a year holiday while lecturers get around 30 days, and the chance to catch up on research during university vacations. Although the holidays appear generous, jobs in the education sector involve preparation time and work out of hours to complete administration and marking.
• There are training bursaries available for some postgraduate courses and for priority subjects golden hellos are paid.

Where can I work?

• There are opportunities throughout the UK. In addition to this there are numerous opportunities abroad with countries in the EU, Africa and Asia often requiring English language teachers.

What do employers look for?

• For most jobs it’s important to enjoy working with people and have good organisational skills.
• Oral and written skills are vital and if you wish to teach a thorough knowledge of the subject area is vital.
• Being able to motivate others and give constructive criticism is also important.
• To teach in schools or to lecture in higher education people normally need a degree or postgraduate qualification.
• School teachers normally hold a qualification giving them Qualified Teacher Status, there are a number of routes to this and the Graduate Teacher Program allows you to train while you work if you need to continue earning.