Education
Professor
Teaches at the college or university level and conducts original research within an academic discipline, publishing findings for the field.
Non StemAnalyticalOffice Based
Education
Teacher
Plans and delivers lessons to school students, assesses their learning, and supports their academic and personal development.
Also known as: School Teacher, Educator
Compare with another careerWhat you do
Plans lessons aligned to a curriculum, teaches classes, sets and grades assignments and exams, and tracks each student's progress. Manages classroom behavior, communicates with parents, and often takes on additional duties such as coaching a club, organizing events, or mentoring students individually. Subject and grade level vary widely, from primary school generalist teaching to subject-specialist secondary school teaching.
Typical work environment
Classroom-based work in a school, with lesson planning and grading done outside class hours; involves regular collaboration with other teachers and periodic parent meetings.
Typical entry point
Assistant or probationary teacher in a school after completing a teaching qualification
Relevant subjects
Core
English
Also relevant
MathematicsBiology
Relevant interests
Core
TeachingHelping people
Also relevant
PsychologyLeadership
Useful skills
Communication· AdvancedPresentation· AdvancedOrganization· IntermediateTeamwork· IntermediateCreativity· Intermediate
These are useful, relevant skills to build over time — not a checklist you need to already have.
Common education routes
Bachelor's degree—Education (B.Ed)Primary route
Bachelor's degree—Other / Not education-specificAlternative route
These are common routes in, not the only path — and not a university or course recommendation.
Career characteristics
High social impactHigh job security
General tendencies for this career, not a guarantee — actual roles vary by employer and location.
Industries
Education
Tags
Non-STEMPeople-focusedOffice-based
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