📚 Education

What is the education sector?

Education in the UK public sector includes schools, further education colleges and higher education institutions. Staff include teachers, lecturers, support staff and leaders. Pay is often set through national or agreed frameworks, with different arrangements for teaching and support roles.

Is it a rewarding career?

Many people find it rewarding. You're helping learners of all ages. Pay and conditions vary by setting and role. Term time and flexible working are common. Progression and development are usually structured.

What kind of work do you do?

You might be in a school, college or university, in teaching, support, leadership or professional services. Pick an organisation above to see roles and use the calculators for pay progression, promotion timing, part-time impact and take-home pay.