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Description
The area of law and legislation that concerns education policies and the people working in the sector in an (inter)national context, such as teachers, students, and administrators.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 9 occupations
- Optional in 10 occupations
- Total: 19 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Deputy head teacherDeputy head teachers support the management duties of their school's principals and are part of the school's administrative staff. They update the head teacher on the daily operati…
- Further education principalFurther education principals manage the day-to-day activities of a post-secondary education institute, such as technical institutes and other post-secondary schools. Further educat…
- Secondary school head teacherSecondary school head teachers are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which facilitate academic development for the students. They manage staff, working closely with the…
- Education studies lecturerEducation studies lecturers are professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of st…
- Academic advisorAcademic advisors assist students, at post-secondary level, in recognising and achieving their educational goals. They advise students on their schedule selection of school program…
- Nursery school head teacherNursery school head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a kindergarten or nursery school. They manage staff, make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible for m…
- Primary school head teacherPrimary school head teachers manage the day-to-day activities of a primary school or elementary school. They manage staff, make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible …
- HeadteacherHeadteachers manage the day-to-day activities of an educational institution. They make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which f…
- Education policy officerEducation policy officers research, analyse and develop education policies, and implement these policies to improve the existing education system. They try to improve all aspects o…
Optional for
- Education welfare officerEducation welfare officers address the social and psychological well-being of students. They counsel students concerning their personal issues that affect their school behaviour, p…
- Educational counsellorEducational counsellors provide practical and emotional support to students in a educational institution, either in small groups, classrooms, or individually. They function as an a…
- Academic support officerAcademic support officers provide assistance to students with learning problems and act as the main point of contact for these students. They make sure extra tuition and educationa…
- Learning mentorLearning mentors support underperforming students both inside and outside of the classroom in order to increase their academic success. They assist students experiencing (multiple)…
- Educational psychologistEducational psychologists are psychologists employed by educational institutions to provide psychological and emotional support to students in need. They are specialised in the pro…
- SecretarySecretaries perform a variety of administrative tasks to help keep an organisation run smoothly. They answer telephone calls, draft and send e-mails, maintain diaries, arrange appo…
- Career guidance advisorCareer guidance advisors provide guidance and advice to adults and students on making educational, training and occupational choices and assist people in managing their careers, th…
- Admissions coordinatorAdmissions coordinators are in charge of the students' applications and admissions to a (private) school, college or university. They asses possible future students' qualifications…
- LawyerLawyers provide legal advice to clients and act on their behalf in legal proceedings and in compliance with the law. They research for, interpret and study cases to represent…
- Student financial support coordinatorStudent financial support coordinators assist students and education administrators in the management of tuition fees and student loans. They advise on and determine the amounts an…
Related skills
- Cooperate with education professionals
- Assist in the organisation of school events
- Assessment processes
- Identify education needs
- Guarantee students’ safety
- Liaise with educational staff
- Monitor educational developments
- Curriculum objectives
- Communicate with youth
- Write work-related reports
- Develop professional network
- Project management
Last updated on February 18, 2026
