About the role
Educational advisors are experts in the education sector who often work at government agencies or within school administration. They usually have a high academic background, often with a teaching degree and additional qualifications in pedagogy or school management. Their role is to develop and follow up on educational policy, guidelines, and national goals.Responsibilities
Educational advisors are responsible for analyzing and evaluating the education system, providing advice and support to schools and educational providers. They participate in the design of curricula and national exams, as well as monitoring the quality of teaching. They may also be involved in research and development projects related to education.Skills and tools
Educational advisors must have good knowledge in pedagogy, statistics, and evaluation methods. They need to be skilled in communication and collaboration in order to influence and guide various stakeholders. IT competence and the ability to analyze large amounts of data are also important in their work. Common competencies demanded by employers are utvecklingsarbete, statsvetenskap and specialpedagogik.