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Private Tutors and Teachers

ANZSCO 2492

Employed

50,800

Part-time share

77%

Female share

71%

Median weekly earnings

$2,518

Median age

34 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Private Tutors and Teachers teach students in the practice, theory and performance of subjects, such as art, dance, drama and music, in private training establishments.

What they typically do

  • Planning programs of study for individual students and groups
  • Preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area
  • Instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
  • Assigning problems and exercises relative to students' training needs and talents
  • Assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
  • Revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
  • Preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments
  • Keeping abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues
  • May arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances
  • May organise for exhibitions or performances of students' work

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
37.8%
VIC
28.5%
QLD
15.8%
WA
9%
SA
5.5%
ACT
1.9%
TAS
0.9%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Private Tutors and Teachers.

  • Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching

    CUA30320 · AQF 3 · 10 providers

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  • Diploma of Dance (Latin and Ballroom)

    11254NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers

    View qualification
  • Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management

    CUA40320 · AQF 4 · 15 providers

    View qualification
  • Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management

    CUA50325 · AQF 5 · 6 providers

    View qualification