Lecturers throughout the UK work in:

• Colleges of Further Education
• Technical Colleges
• Tertiary Colleges (not in Scotland)
• Sixth-form Colleges (not in Scotland)
• Community Colleges
• Private Colleges
• Adult Education Centres
• The Armed Forces
• The Prison Service.

With experience lecturers could be promoted to senior lecturer or head of department. As these places are limited promotion is likely to involve moving to another college.

It is possible to work abroad for organisations such as the British Council.

Annual Income

Figures are intended as a guideline only.

• Newly-qualified full-time further education lecturers could start on £20,283 a year.
• Experienced lecturers may earn up to £30,705 a year.
• Advanced teaching and training lecturers can earn between £30,705 and £34,566 a year.

Lecturers working in London may get an additional allowance.

Further Information

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Helpline: 0870 757 7890
Website: Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK)

*Information taken from Learn Direct [External Link]