Education Policy Analyst
35AI USED FOR35%moving to78%
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THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Education Policy Analyst
As an Education Policy Analyst, you play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in the UK and beyond. Your insights and analyses help drive effective policies that enhance learning outcomes, equity, and access in educational systems, making a meaningful impact on students, educators, and communities.
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AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Education Policy AnalystAs a Junior Education Policy Analyst, you will assist in research projects, data collection, and report preparation, gaining valuable experience in policy analysis and education systems.£30,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Education Policy AnalystIn this role, you will lead research initiatives, analyse data trends, and provide strategic recommendations to improve educational policies.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Education Policy AnalystAt this level, you will oversee major policy projects, mentor junior analysts, and represent your organisation in high-level discussions with government and educational leaders.£70,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Physical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
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Physical EducationUniversity of Edinburgh · DegreePhysical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · DegreePrimary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · DegreePrimary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · DegreePrimary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · DegreeEducationQahe (Lm) Limited · Degree