Education
The education sector is delivered be a range of public and private organisations, and focuses of delivering compulsory and non-compulsory 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.
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.
With experience you can progress within education taking on more responsibility with higher earning potential:
- Teaching Assistants - £10.54 – Level 2
- Educational Support Assistants – £11.18 – Level 2
- School Midday and Crossing Patrol Occupations - £10.77 – Level 2
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
More advanced careers in education relate to management or more specific roles related to the running of a business such as marketing, finance, and Human Resources.
- Primary and Nursery Education Teaching Professionals - £22.83 – Level 6
- Secondary Education Teaching Professionals - £25.47- Level 5
- Higher Education Teaching Professionals - £25.93 – Level 5
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.
- Teaching
- Communications
- Planning
- Customer Service
- Working with children
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Learning Support
- Administrative Support
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