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:
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With experience you can progress within education taking on more responsibility with higher earning potential:
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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 Teacher
- Graduate Teaching Assistant
- Lecturer
Learn more about career 'levels' in our FAQs.
Most advertised roles within this sector in the West of England include:
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
Communication
Management
Planning
English Language
Working with Children
Learning Support
Due Diligence
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mental Health
Green education
Many Education organisations are working to become more sustainable. There are green elements featured in roles including:
- Forest School Leader
- Outdoor Learning Assistant
- Climate Action Researcher
- Environmental Learner and Development Advisor
- Laboratory Technician
- Environmental Science Lecturer

Labour market information
All teachers, students and parents should have access to high-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities both nationally and locally.
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