2322 — Education managers

What this occupation covers

Education managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of a school, university, college or other educational establishment.

Typical duties

considers staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs

provides administrative support to the academic team

leads or contributes to decision making processes regarding curricula, budgetary, disciplinary and other matters

controls administrative aspects of student admission, registration and graduation

acts as secretary to statutory and other bodies/committees associated with the educational establishment

drafts and interprets regulations, deals with queries and complaints procedures and coordinates and maintains quality assurance procedures

organises examinations, invigilation and any security procedures required

assists with recruitment, public relations and marketing activities

designs and implements methods of assessing the performance of students, co-ordinates and undertakes the evaluation of assessments and awards grades of merit based upon performance

Entry routes and qualifications

Job holders will usually hold a degree, and some academic posts will require a degree. Significant professional experience will be needed for some roles. Relevant vocational qualifications at up to level 4 are also available. 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: £43,900 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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