Educational Consultant
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STARTING PAY£24,000 - £32,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Educational Consultant
As an Educational Consultant, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education, both in the UK and globally. By providing expert advice and innovative solutions to schools, colleges, and educational institutions, you help foster an environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Educational ConsultantIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior consultants in conducting assessments and developing educational materials. You will gain hands-on experience in schools and begin to build your professional network.£24,000 - £32,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Educational ConsultantAs a mid-level consultant, you will take on more responsibility, leading projects and working directly with clients to implement educational strategies. Your expertise will be crucial in driving improvements in teaching and learning.£36,000 - £46,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Educational ConsultantAt the peak of your career, you will lead large-scale educational initiatives, mentor junior consultants, and influence educational policy. Your insights will shape the future of education in the UK.£50,000+
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The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓International Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Human, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓International RelationsThe University of Leeds · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓International Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Politics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Politics and International RelationsThe London School of Economics and Political Science · DegreeInternational Relations and Social AnthropologyUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeHuman, Social, and Political SciencesUniversity of Cambridge · DegreeInternational RelationsThe University of Leeds · DegreeInternational Relations and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · DegreePolitics and International RelationsThe University of Surrey · Degree