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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.

  • 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

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