Education

The education sector is delivered be a range of public and private organisations, and focuses of delivering compulsory and non-compulsory education.

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Education

Facts & figures

The education sector is the fourth largest employment sector within the West of England. There are a variety of roles within the sector, which include direct teaching roles and a range of support staff needed these include administrative duties, roles supporting maintenance of property and facilities etc.

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Careers in education

Career progression

There are a wide range of entry level jobs across the education sector these include:

  • Cleaners and Domestics - £9.30 - Level 1
  • Elementary Administration Occupations - £8.94 – Level 1
  • Launderers, Dry Cleaners and Pressers - £9.34 – Level 1

Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.

Top skills requested by employers

Skills for education jobs can be split between ‘general’ skills and ‘specialist’ skills. General are transferrable between sectors and sought by most employers, whilst specialist skills are more focused on the sector.

General skills
  • Teaching ​
  • Communications ​
  • Planning​
  • Customer Service ​
Specialist skills
  • Working with children​
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders​
  • Learning Support ​
  • Administrative Support​
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Green jobs

Green education

Many Education organisations are working to become more sustainable. There are green elements featured in roles including:

  • Sustainability Trainer
  • Environmental Education Advisor
  • Environmental Science Lecturer
  • Biotechnology Researcher
  • Professor in Renewable Resources​

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