Education advisers and school inspectors Pay Data UK — 2024

Education advisers and school inspectors roles in the UK earn a median of £38,873 per year, equivalent to £21.55 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 22.8% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £27,108 to £58,601 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Education advisers and school inspectors roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Education advisers and school inspectors

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 Tasks and 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.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.