The salaries quoted are based on full-time posts in schools and colleges. The rate for part-time lecturing is likely to be between 16 to 24 per hour. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular extra hours but not weekends or shifts Facilities and resources vary within schools and colleges. Much preparation for teaching is done at home. Jobs are quite widely available Demand depends upon the proportion of residents whose first language is not English.
Opportunities are rare in rural areas.
Lifestyle implications Full-time posts carry a heavy work load in individual preparation. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is common in colleges. Gender balance Women are well represented throughout the profession. A good first degree classification may be necessary to gain entry onto postgraduate courses, which are important for posts in colleges. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is essential A PGCE is needed for state sector unless your first degree includes Qualified Teacher Status.