Career pathway
Secondary School Teachers
ANZSCO 2414
Employed
161,400
Part-time share
23%
Female share
58%
Median weekly earnings
$2,322
Median age
40 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Secondary School Teachers teach one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
What they typically do
- Presenting prescribed curriculum using a range of teaching techniques and materials
- Developing students' interests, abilities and coordination by way of creative activities
- Guiding discussions and supervising work in class
- Preparing, administering and marking tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students' progress and recording the results
- Discussing individual progress and problems with students and parents, and seeking advice from student counsellors and senior teachers
- Maintaining discipline in classrooms and other school areas
- Participating in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
- Liaising with parent, community and business groups
- Maintaining class and scholastic records
- Performing extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs
- Supervising student teachers on placement
States and territories
Share of workers by location
NSW
33%
VIC
26.9%
QLD
19.8%
WA
9.5%
SA
5.9%
TAS
2%
ACT
1.9%
NT
1.1%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Secondary School Teachers.
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Graduate Diploma of Home Economics Education
11125NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Course in Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching
22623VIC · 5 providers
