Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.

Typical pay: £28,000 to £47,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry

Pay range: National Careers Service.

Your route in

You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances

1

Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)

Any of these strengthens your application.

2

Add-on certificates

Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.

3

Where this can take you

You could work in other areas of online education with an education company, like: course development, tutor management and consultancy. You could also set up your own tutoring service. With the right qualifications, you might move into schools teaching, further education or work-based training.

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