English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher

25.0K UK workers · typical pay £26,500 · entry route A-levels or equivalent (Level 3). Projected growth of +6% to 2035.

How AI is actually used here · measured · Anthropic Economic Index

Thin signal. Only 21% of the Claude usage mapped to this job is actual work. The rest is personal or study use of the same skills. Read the figures below as indicative, not precise.

69%

Augmentation

AI mostly assists

5.1×

Time compression

~4h → ~47min

2.75/5

AI autonomy

how hands-off it runs

32%

Automation

of measured usage

How the collaboration splits · the six measured modes

task iteration 29%learning 28%directive 23.8%validation 10.5%feedback loop 7.2%unclassified 1.5%

What people make with AI here

educational material26%explanation / answer13%document / report10%

Real Claude.ai usage mapped to this occupation's SOC group, Apr+May 2026, CC-BY. Claude users only; task times model-estimated; augment/automate is how AI is used, not a count of jobs lost. Method →

Facts · ONS + NCS

UK workers (2024)

25.0K

Median pay

£26.5K

Our scored call · a labelled hypothesis, not a measurement

AI exposure

7 / 10

Elasticity

6.5 / 10

2035 outlook

+6%

Exposure · 7/10

Why AI can do the work

EFL teaching is highly exposed because AI language models are now exceptionally proficient at grammar instruction, translation, and conversational practice, which are core components of the role. While face-to-face classroom management and cultural integration provide a buffer, the shift toward online learning and AI-driven tutoring apps significantly increases productivity and reduces the demand for human instructors in routine language acquisition.

Elasticity · 6.5/10

Whether demand expands when it gets cheaper

Lowering the cost of language instruction unlocks a massive global latent demand for English proficiency among non-native speakers who are currently priced out.

Trajectory to 2035