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Is being an instructional coordinator a good fit for you?

Develops teaching materials and plans what schools teach. Works with teachers to improve lessons and bring in new technology.

What the work involves

  • Watches teachers at work, judges their performance and suggests ways to teach better.
  • Plans and runs teacher training programmes and conferences on new classroom methods, materials and equipment.
  • Explains and makes sure schools follow education rules and regulations.
  • Runs or joins workshops, committees and conferences that support students' learning, social and physical wellbeing.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping, persuading and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeSome. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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