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• How many Academic Skills Adviser jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 5 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.