Education Consultant (Freelance)

Varsity Training Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Varsity Training Limited seeks experienced Education Consultants to join their team. The role focuses on supporting school improvement and delivering training programs across the UK. Ideal for flexible, knowledgeable educators, this freelance position offers rewarding opportunities to impact education positively. Consultants will deliver remote and in-person training, making significant contributions to teacher and school professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive consultancy rates

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher, school leader, or education consultant.
• Confident communicator, able to inspire support.
• Interest in delivering apprenticeships and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training and CPD sessions.
• Support apprenticeship standards delivery.
• Provide strategic consultancy support to schools.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Education Sector Knowledge

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

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Client:

Varsity Training Limited

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Freelance Education Consultant | UK-wide | Remote & In-Person | Flexible Hours
Join a respected training provider supporting schools with CPD, school improvement, and apprenticeships. Ideal for experienced educators seeking impactful, flexible consultancy/training work.

Are you a confident, knowledgeable education professional looking for flexible, rewarding consultancy work?

Varsity Training is growing its national team and is seeking experienced Education Consultants to support school improvement and deliver engaging training and apprenticeship programmes to school leaders, teachers, and teaching assistants.

This is a highly flexible opportunity – ideal for freelance consultants, experienced educators, or those seeking part-time work around other commitments.

About Varsity Training

Varsity Training is an education-led organisation with a strong reputation for improving outcomes in schools across the UK.
We specialise in school improvement, CPD, and apprenticeship delivery across the Education sector, and also work with clients in Healthcare and Business to provide high-impact professional development and workforce solutions.

Our education work is at the heart of what we do. We support classroom practitioners, senior leaders, and support staff through meaningful, evidence-informed training that delivers real results. By operating across sectors, we bring fresh thinking, cross-industry insights, and innovation to every learning experience.

The Role

As an Education Consultant, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging training and CPD sessions to school staff at all levels.
• Support the delivery of apprenticeship standards such as Teaching Assistant, Early Years Educator, and Coaching Professional.
• Facilitate both remote and in-person delivery, depending on client needs and your availability.
• Provide strategic and practical consultancy support to schools and trusts.
• Collaborate with our team to shape learning experiences, develop resources, and support learner progress.

Requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Are an experienced teacher, school leader, or education consultant with in-depth sector knowledge.
• Are a confident communicator and facilitator, able to inspire and support professionals at all levels.
• Have experience with or interest in delivering apprenticeships and coaching learners through their programmes.
• Are flexible, self-motivated, and able to manage your own workload.
• Able to travel for in-person delivery when required (desirable, but not essential).

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• School leadership or advisory/consultancy experience
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards or experience in training delivery
• Assessing or IQA qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, location, and other commitments
• A variety of short-term and ongoing assignments across the UK
• Supportive team environment and high-quality resources
• Opportunities to grow your consultancy portfolio across education, healthcare, and business
• Competitive day/hourly consultancy rates