Potential earnings
£49,527.59
Further education teaching professionals supervise and teach trade, technical, commercial, adult education, secondary and post-secondary courses to students beyond minimum school leaving age.
Main tasks
- Liaises with other professional and commercial organisations to review course content.
- Assists with the administration of teaching and the arranging of timetables.
- Arranges instructional visits and periods of employment experience for students.
- Prepares, administers and marks examinations, essays and other assignments.
- Prepares, delivers and directs lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
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Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£33,258.71
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 5 NVQ; Masters
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | 1% |
| Level 3 | 5% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 11% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 28% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 51% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 4% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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