Career pathway
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.
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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
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Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
CUA40320 · AQF 4 · 15 providers
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Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management
CUA50325 · AQF 5 · 6 providers
