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Other Teaching Professional
Occupation Code: 2359
Alternative titles: Trainer, Adult Educator, Adult Trainer, Instructor, Tutor (private tuition) Work environment
Job description and duties
Other Teaching Professionals teach at Vocational Educational and Training Institutions, as well as at other Further Education Institutions such as the Lifelong Learning Directorate. An Other Teaching Professional is typically expected to:
• Plan and prepare course material
• Deliver lessons, training sessions, workshops, seminars and tutorials to
students (including adult students)
• Foster a positive learning environment for
students
• Prepare and set practical and written
assessments
• Prepare students for examinations and
assessments
• Mark and provide appropriate feedback
on assignments, essays, projects and
examinations
• Devise, write and produce new materials,
including audio and visual resources
• Attend and contribute to training sessions
• Carry out basic administration tasks and
Other Teaching Professionals may be employed on a full-time or part-time basis. Working hours may vary from Monday to Saturday and working evenings may be required. Freelance work is also an option.
Depending on the subject area, Other Teaching Professionals may be required to work in laboratories, workshops, studios or in outdoor locations.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Qualification requirements vary according to the type of educational institution and/or subject area. However, typically Other Teaching Professionals would require a relevant qualification starting from an MQF which is one level above the MQF Level of the course being delivered. They may also require work-related experience and/or teaching experience in the subject area.
Additionally, a specific qualification in adult education may be considered an asset. Training programmes include:
Number of employees (2017)
6,727
Share of foreigners (2017)
3%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+10%
Median Pay (per annum)
€23,500
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