2323 — Education advisers and school inspectors
Higher Skilled
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What this occupation covers
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.
Typical duties
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
Entry routes and qualifications
Job holders 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. 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: £42,200 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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