
Teacher Education
If you want to inspire the next generation, help someone else achieve their dreams, and change the lives of others, then look no further than a career in teacher education. Skilled teachers are always in high demand, with over 6,000 job openings in Greater Manchester every single year.
Depending on your preferences and passions, you could choose to teach young children at nursery or primary school, or focus on specific subjects at secondary school or university. Perhaps you want to be a teacher at a college like ours, or support others as a classroom assistant? Whichever path you choose, you’ll have a rewarding career in front of you.
Top Career Opportunities

Secondary education teaching professionals
Average Salary £38,000

Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
Average Salary £32,300

Teaching assistants
Average Salary £14,700

Educational support assistants
Average Salary £13,700
Top Job (By Salary) | Average Salary |
---|---|
Senior professionals of educational establishments | £56,600 |
Higher education teaching professionals | £49,300 |
Secondary education teaching professionals | £38,000 |
Further education teaching professionals | £36,400 |
Education advisers and school inspectors | £36,300 |
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals | £32,300 |
Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors | £27,200 |
Special needs education teaching professionals | £26,900 |
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists | £26,600 |
Teaching and other educational professonals | £21,300 |
Teaching assistants | £14,700 |
Educational support assistants | £13,700 |

Job Figures
There are predicted to be 1,198 new jobs with an estimated 33,145 annual openings.

Average Salaries
The current average wage for teacher education related occupations is £31,608 per year.
Teacher Education
With over 6000 jobs open every year in Greater Manchester, teachers, teaching assistants and trainers are always in demand in the area.