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Higher education teaching professionals

SOC 2020: 2311 ISCO-08: 2310

Description & Synonyms

This occupation classification covers professional activities related to higher education teaching professionals. Higher education teaching professionals professionals play a critical role in the UK economy, specifically within the industries listed below.

Alternative job titles:

ProfessorLecturer
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Common Questions for Higher education teaching professionals

Which SIC code should a higher education teaching professionals use?

The correct SIC code depends on the primary business activity. If you are self-employed, choose the code that best describes your main source of income from the list below.

Is Higher education teaching professionals regulated in the UK?

Regulation varies by specific role. You should check with professional bodies or the HSE for specific compliance requirements related to this SOC code.

Industries where this occupation is found

Based on official UK SIC 2026 mapping and NOMIS/Census data, this profession is primarily active in the following sectors:

85.10
Pre-primary education
class
85.20
Primary education
class
85.31
General secondary education
class
85.32
Vocational secondary education
class
85.33
Post-secondary non-tertiary education
class
85.40
Tertiary education
class
85.401
First-degree level higher education
subclass
85.402
Post-graduate level higher education
subclass
85.51
Sports and recreation education
class
85.52
Cultural education
class
85.53
Driving school activities
class
85.59
Other education n.e.c.
class
85.61
Intermediation service activities for courses and tutors
class
85.69
Educational support activities n.e.c.
class