Alexander Technique teacher | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Alexander Technique teachers work to improve posture and movement, aiming to increase their clients' fitness and mental wellbeing.

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Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Enforce policies and rules governing students.
Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills, such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children.
Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.

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Alexander Technique teachers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Alexander Technique teacher you will typically work freelance / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
28,997 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Alexander Technique teacher

32,100 GBP
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Average salary for part-time Alexander Technique teacher

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Salary over time for Alexander Technique teacher

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Alexander Technique teachers

Very good outlook

106 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

27% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Alexander Technique teacher and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

% of people in this role have a Master's degree
% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You'll usually need to complete a 3 to 4-year course which meets the standards of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC):

a programme of training that meets, as a minimum, the Alexander Technique National Occupational Standards and the Alexander Technique Core Curriculum

Professional organisations who deliver training or register teachers with the CNHC are:

The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT)
Interactive Teaching Method (ITM)
Professional Association of Alexander Teachers (PAAT)

Although there are no set entry requirements for these courses, it could help your application if you have the following:

knowledge and understanding of the technique from individual lessons with a qualified practitioner
an understanding of subjects like biology, anatomy and physiology
previous experience or qualifications in counselling, health and social care, or a career related to medicine

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What soft skills do I need?

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Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Instructing Teaching others how to do something

Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

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Data base user interface and query software Blackboard; Data entry software

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Internet browser software Microsoft Internet Explorer; Web browser software

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

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Motivational Skills

Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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