Tertiary Education Teachers in the UK
Further Education Teaching Professionals
Job Description:
In the UK, Further Education Teaching Professionals, akin to lecturers and educators in South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, deliver specialised instruction in trade, technical, commercial, and adult education settings, extending their expertise to students who’ve surpassed the minimum school leaving age.
Entry Requirements:
For South Africans interested in venturing into tertiary education teaching in the UK, the following qualifications are typically necessary:
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- An academic or professional qualification in the subject they wish to teach.
- Relevant professional, industrial, or business experience in their domain.
- A recognised teaching qualification, similar to how lecturers in South Africa might need a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a Masters in Education.
Key Tasks:
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- Plan, conduct, and supervise lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
- Design, administer, and grade examinations, essays, and other assignments.
- Organise educational visits and professional experience durations for students.
- Assist in teaching administration, including the creation of timetables.
- Collaborate with other professional and commercial institutions to keep the course content updated.
Jobs Linked to this Role:
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- FE College Lecturer (resembles a lecturer in a TVET college or University of Technology in South Africa)
- Lecturer in Further Education
- Teacher in Further Education
- Tutor in Further Education
Expected UK Salary:
£24,000 – £40,000 annually (This range is indicative; factors like subject expertise, location of employment, and institutional prestige can lead to variations.)
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