2311 — Higher education teaching professionals

What this occupation covers

Higher education teaching professionals deliver lectures and teach students to at least first degree level, undertake research and write journal articles and books in their chosen field of study.

Typical duties

prepares, delivers and directs lectures, seminars and tutorials

prepares, administers and marks examinations, essays and other assignments

advises students on academic matters and encourages independent research

provides pastoral care or guidance to students

participates in decision making processes regarding curricula, budgetary, departmental and other matters

directs the work of postgraduate students

undertakes research, writes articles and books and attends conferences and other meetings

Entry routes and qualifications

Entry will require a good honours first degree plus a higher degree or an equivalent professional qualification. For vocational subjects, practical experience and additional qualifications may also be required. A DBS check may be required.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £52,600 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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