Education advisers and school inspectors
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Definition: Education advisers and school inspectors
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2318
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.
Common tasks include:
- advises on all aspects of education and ensures that all statutory educational requirements are being met;
- plans and advises on the provision of special schools for children with physical or learning disabilities;
- appoints and controls teaching staff;
- verifies that school buildings are adequately maintained;
- arranges for the provision of school medical and meals services;
- observes teaching, assesses learning level and discusses any apparent faults with teachers, heads of department and head teachers;
- prepares reports on schools concerning teaching standards, educational standards being achieved, the spiritual, moral and social development of pupils, resource management etc.
Qualifications
Jobholders usually possess an education-related degree or relevant postgraduate qualification and have gained relevant experience in teaching and/or school management. Before being appointed, an inspector has to attend a course of training provided or approved by OFSTED. Most inspectors are or have been head teachers, deputy heads or heads of department.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Alternative & related job titles: Education advisers and school inspectors
Inspector (OFSTED) Adviser, academic Adviser, education Inspector, education Officer, development, curriculum Coordinator, music Officer, inclusion (local government: education dept) Inspector (local government: education dept) Convenor, module Adviser, development, curriculum Assessor, education Officer, improvement, school Officer, education Director of education Inspector of schools Adviser, curriculum Inspector, years, early Assessor (further, higher education) HMIS Adviser, improvement, school Adviser (local government: education dept) Inspector, school Assessor, educational Teacher, advisory
Equality focus: Education advisers and school inspectors
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£42,757
Female average annual salary
£45,364
Male average annual salary
29
Female average weekly hours
31
Male average weekly hours
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Breakdown by region
£52,143
London - highest annual average salary
£34,414
Yorkshire and the Humber - lowest annual average salary
33
Northern Ireland - Highest average weekly hours
28
Scotland - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Education advisers and school inspectors
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Education advisers and school inspectors
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£16,686)
53 years
Highest annual salary (£49,536) at this age