SECTOR FOCUS: Education in

Northwest & Greater Staffordshire

The education sector includes different levels of education: primary, secondary, Fast Facts In , further and higher education. The key Education is: employers are universities, schools, colleges and independent training 2,600 organisations. employers While the majority of roles within Education are for teaching of some kind, there are many other types of job including administrators, 23% of businesses have learning support co-ordinators and teacher training staff. 50+ employees 11% growth in sector since 2005

In the sector: What jobs are available? 120,000 Typical jobs and starting annual employees salaries in the sector include: Employment is concentrated in Manchester, but the NURSERY & PRIMARY sector is a major TEACHING ASSISTANT TEACHERS employer in every borough, especially £11,700 £30,700 , Stockport and Wigan. SECONDARY EDUCATION IT, literacy and CAREER ADVISER TEACHING PROFESSIONAL numeracy skills will £24,200 be required but there £35,000 will also be future demand for skills relating to customer service, management and leadership. What companies • Assessment and • Qualifications Alliance • are based in Greater • College • Universities - Manchester? • The University • Royal Northern School of Manchester, Leading Education employers in of Music , Greater Manchester include: • Schools (via local The University of authorities) Bolton & Manchester Metropolitan University • Seashell Trust How do I get • Wigan & Leigh College into the sector? You can get into Education via a number How do I find of routes, including: out more? COLLEGES Most local authority websites list nearby colleges or try the For more information, go to: National Careers Service ‘Find a course’ tool at: https:// nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/course-directory/home. NATIONAL CAREERS SERVICE UNIVERSITIES https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk The majority of university level courses are listed on the UCAS website. To search for relevant courses go to: www.ucas.com. www.education.gov.uk TRAINING PROVIDERS Many local training providers are listed on the Greater Manchester Apprenticeship Hub website at: http://theapprenticeshiphub.co.uk/regional-map/ or you can search using the ‘Find a course’ tool listed above.

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS For general information or to search for vacancies try the National Apprenticeships service at: https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide.

National Careers Service helping you take the next step. Call 0800 100 900 or search online for National Careers Service.