Further education teacher
Also known as: further education practitioner, teacher of further education, practitioner in further education, tutor of further education, continuing education teacher, sixth form tutor
About this occupation
Further education teachers organise and teach programmes designed specifically for adult learners. They impart a wide spectrum of subjects, ranging from academic areas such as mathematics and history, to trainings for personalitiy development, technical expertise or practical courses like languages and ICT. They teach and support adults aspiring to broaden their knowledge and their personal and professional skills and/or to achieve further qualifications. Further education teachers consider the previous knowledge and the work and life experience of the learners. They individualize their teaching and involve the students in the planning and executing of their learning activities. Further education teachers design reasonable assignments and examinations suitable to their adult learners.
Essential skills and knowledge
- curriculum objectives
- training subject expertise
- assessment processes
- demonstrate when teaching
- provide lesson materials
- adapt instruction to labour market
- adapt teaching to target group
- show consideration for student's situation
- give constructive feedback
- encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
- liaise with educational support staff
- perform classroom management
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Instructional Coordinators (O*NET 25-9031.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
- Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
- Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
- Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
- Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
- Advise and teach students.
- Typical education (US)
- Master's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 5 of 5
- Interests
- Social, Enterprising, Investigative
Top skills: Learning Strategies, Writing, Speaking, Instructing, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening
US median pay: US$77,440 a year (2025), 227,760 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.3)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (3.8)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.7)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.6)
- Media StudiesO*NET: Communications and MediaImportant (3.4)
- SociologyO*NET: Sociology and AnthropologyImportant (3.3)
- Divinity or PhilosophyO*NET: Philosophy and TheologyImportant (3.2)
- PsychologyO*NET: PsychologyImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Master's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Training and Development Specialists
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Training and Development Managers
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Tutors
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.