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What is Education?
Ever wondered what it'd be like to work in a school?
Education focuses on supporting a wide range of individuals to improve their knowledge and enhance their skills. The most obvious example is through school, where every pupil will learn a range of different subjects from teachers likes Maths, English, Science and more.
However, education does not end when you leave school and can continue at college, university or through an apprenticeship or training programme. This is vital to ensure that each new generation is able to grow and develop their skillset and will ultimately, help them to identify the most suitable career pathway that is right for them.
Why is it important?
Contributing to a person's development is a big responsibility as it is absolutely essential that pupils grow into mature young adults ready to take on the world of work.
Good education will encourage individuals to think carefully about their choices, research their ideas in greater detail and challenge their current assertions as well as their level of drive to continue their studies.
Job Examples
Careers Adviser
Community Development Officer
Education Welfare Officer
Lecturer
Teacher
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Important to know
In 2022, Forth Valley employed 11,600 people in Education. That includes teachers, Classroom Assistants, Catering Workers and Cleaners!
By 2032, there are expected to be around 100 more people employed in Education (11,700).
To become a teacher, you can either pursue a Secondary Education Degree (possibly as a joint degree with your favoured subject) or you can apply for a PGDE post-graduate course with a relevant undergraduate degree.
To apply for an undergraduate degree, you will require between 3-5 Highers and will likely include English as one of your subjects.
Want to find out more about how to get into teaching? Ask one of your teachers!
Fun Fact
Larbert High School currently enrols over 2000 pupils, making it one of the largest schools in Scotland!
Which subjects are important?
English (Higher required)
Maths (Nat 5 or above)
Psychology (Nat 5 or above)
- If there is a specific subject you wish to teach, it is important to try and achieve at least a Nat 5 Qualification in this subject.
What skills do I need?
Communication
Motivating
Adaptable
Organised
Unsure of your own skills?
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Further research
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For more information about how this sector benefits Forth Valley, check out our Regional and Sectoral Skills Assessments by clicking on the links below:
RSA Regional Report - Forth Valley
Any unanswered questions?
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