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Sector Briefings - Education & Training

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The Education & Training sector plays an important role in society and the economy; providing a building block for all jobs and careers and offering people the opportunity to gain the qualifications and skills they need for their futures.

Education & Training encompasses all levels of teaching, from nursery through to primary school, and from post-primary school to further and higher education for adult learners, such as universities, FE colleges, and independent training providers.

In addition to the range of direct teaching roles available, the sector includes many vitally important behind-the-scenes jobs that keep the sector running smoothly.

Key facts

The UK needs almost 50,000 more post-primary school teachers by 2024 to cope with rising pupil numbers.
In 2018, the Education Authority was NI's biggest employer, with over 43,000 staff.
In 2022, there were 347,235 pupils registered at schools in Northern Ireland.

Skills & Attributes

As well as qualifications and experience, there’s a range of skills and attributes employers look for in their employees. These skills can help you succeed in many careers, but these are particularly useful for this sector: