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How many Academic Skills Adviser jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 8 Academic Skills Adviser jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Academic Skills Adviser do?

Education advisers plan, organise and direct the educational activities and resources within a local authority education area.

Tasks required include:

• 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.

What are the entry requirements for a Academic Skills Adviser?

Jobholders 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.