Teacher / Training

Teachers, tutors and coaches motivate people taking part in performing, visual and literary arts to help them achieve their goals.

They help people learn the skills they need to perform to the best of their ability, advising performers and artists how to improve.

 

Teachers, tutors and coaches work by: observing performers and advising on technique; running workshops and training sessions in groups or individually; advising performers and artists where and how to improve further.

They ensure performers are in peak condition for their performance, often working with others such as nutritionists and physiotherapists. They may use video and computerized technology to analyse strengths and weaknesses. They may also look after administration, transport and accommodation.

Starting salaries for FE lecturers are around £16,953 - £21,492 rising to £32,529 at senior lecturer level.

Many FE lecturers work part time and are paid pro-rata - rates vary from £14 to £20+ per hour.

Lecturers can supplement income by various means such as private tuition and evening classes. Salaries for HE lecturers range from £25,000 - £42,000 up to £35,000 - £48,000 at senior level.

Salaries normally depend on academic attainment and experience.

This career is open to graduates in all subjects relevant to FE courses.

Entry without a degree, but with relevant work experience, may be possible in some vocational areas, but most new entrants are now graduates.

All lecturers must have Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status - there are several routes to acquiring QTLS status, depending on your experience and academic qualifications.

If you have the appropriate background, it is often possible to begin lecturing and work towards gaining QTLS status by studying part time. Part of the requirement for acquiring QTLS status is registration with the Institute for Learning.

Courses leading to QTLS status are delivered at universities and FE colleges and by City & Guilds. GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and maths may be required for entry to training courses.

To work as a HE lecturer, undergraduate and doctoral degrees relevant to the post are required, along with: demonstrable experience of teaching; the ability to produce original research for peers; and early publication of academic work.

Entry without a degree is not possible and entry without a PhD is difficult. However, for more vocational or specialised courses, expertise in that field may be just as valuable as a PhD.