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Education Advisers and School Inspectors

Education advisers and school inspectors plan, organise and direct the educational activities and resources in a local authority education area, and undertake inspections of schools and other training establishments excluding universities.

Wages

New workers
AVERAGE
Experienced
£ 16,848
£ 38,224
£ 57,999

New workers start around £16,848. Normal pay is £38,224 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £57,999.

Available jobs

In the past year there were 26,390 vacancies for this type of job

2.20%

Projected job growth over the next 8 years

Related courses

People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.

What they do most days?

  • Prepares reports on schools concerning teaching standards, educational standards being achieved, the spiritual, moral and social development of pupils, resource management etc.

  • Observes teaching, assesses learning level and discusses any apparent faults with teachers, heads of department and head teachers.

  • Arranges for the provision of school medical and meals services.

  • Verifies that school buildings are adequately maintained.

  • Appoints and controls teaching staff.

  • Plans and advises on the provision of special schools for children with physical or learning disabilities.

  • Advises on all aspects of education and ensures that all statutory educational requirements are being met.

Hard Skills

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.

  • Student Services

  • Mental Health

  • Marketing

  • Student Recruitment

  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Administrative Support

  • Finance

  • Social Work

  • Information Advice And Guidance

  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Soft Skills

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.

Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.

  • Communications

  • Customer Service

  • Management

  • Teaching

  • Detail Oriented

  • Interpersonal Communications

  • Planning

  • Organizational Skills

  • English Language

  • Leadership

How do I get a job like this?

People in these types of job started their career paths after studying courses like the ones below.

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