SOC 2020 unit group 2319

2319 Teaching professionals n.e.c.

Unit group 2319 in the ONS Standard Occupational Classification 2020, with the line the Appendix Skilled Occupations gives it. Not immigration advice.

ONS SOC 2020 Volume 1: file dated 27 August 2026, version V13 · Appendix Skilled Occupations: figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked against the 8 October 2026 page on 26 October 2026 (unchanged)

In short

  • ONS unit group 2319, in minor group 231 (Teaching professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
  • Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
  • Going rate as the tables print it:
    • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
    • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £27,100 (£13.90 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other teaching occupations not elsewhere classified in minor group 231: Teaching and educational professionals.

Typical entry routes

Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications, professional qualifications and/or relevant experience. A DBS check may be required.

Tasks

  • designs and implements methods of assessing the performance of students, co-ordinates and undertakes the evaluation of assessments and awards grades of merit based upon performance
  • manages/owns and teaches in private drama, music and dancing schools, training centres and similar establishments
  • provides private academic, vocational and other instruction to individuals or groups

Related job titles

  • Adult education tutor
  • Ballet teacher (qualified)
  • Music teacher
  • Private tutor
  • Voice coach

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code
2319 Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified
Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)
  • Adult education tutors
  • Dance and drama school principals and owners
  • Private music and singing teachers
  • Private tutors
  • Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified
Going rate (SW – options A and D)
£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
90% of going rate (SW – option B)
£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
80% of going rate (SW – option C)
£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
70% of going rate (SW – option E)
£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
Eligible for PhD points (SW)?
Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code
2319 Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified
Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)
2319, 3413, 3414
Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)
  • Adult education tutors
  • Dance and drama school principals and owners
  • Private music and singing teachers
  • Private tutors
  • Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified
Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)
£27,100 (£13.90 per hour)
90% of going rate (SW – option G)
£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)
80% of going rate (SW – option H)
£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)
70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)
£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)
Eligible for PhD points (SW)?
Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 231

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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