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What’s it like to be a Teacher - Secondary?
Secondary school teachers teach one or more subjects within the school
curriculum to secondary students. Subject areas include English, mathematics,
science, history, geography, drama, dance, art, music, health and physical
education, design, information technology, languages other than English, and
home economics (see separate entry for Home Economist).
Secondary school teachers need to continually update their subject knowledge
and teaching methods through private study and professional development
activities.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Teacher - Secondary earn an average of $1424 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $74048 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- enthusiasm for, and ability in, their chosen subject area and teaching
- excellent organisational skills
- able to communicate concepts and instructions clearly
- enjoy working with teenagers
- patient when dealing with students of differing abilities and cultures
- acceptance of the rights and needs of all individuals
- prepared to work outside of school hours.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Computing Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of COMPUTING STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a computer studies-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
English
School subjects that include some aspect of English provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an English-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
History
School subjects that include some aspect of HISTORY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a history-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Languages
School subjects that include some aspect of LANGUAGE provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a language-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Performing Arts
School subjects that include some aspect of the PERFORMING ARTS provide a
useful background to these jobs. In some cases a performing arts subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Teacher - Secondary
Secondary school teachers may perform the following tasks:
- prepare daily lessons and long-term teaching programmes in accordance with state or territory curriculum and guidelines
- teach using a variety of methods, including formal lessons, discussions, practical activities, experiments, projects, assignments and excursions, taking into account the differences between individual students
- use information technology to assist with lesson preparation, teaching and reporting
- set tests, exams, projects, assignments and homework; mark and correct assessments; and sort the results
- evaluate and report on the progress of students, and discuss individual performance and problems with students and parents
- establish and maintain good working habits and discipline in classrooms and throughout the school
- supervise extra classes when other teachers are absent
- supervise students in the yard during lunchtime and other breaks
- carry out relevant administrative duties
- attend staff meetings, educational conferences and other professional development activities
- coordinate work experience and industry-based programmes
- participate in other activities in partnership with parents and the school community, including parent-teacher nights, school council and other committees
- assist with organising sporting events, camping trips and other excursions
- be involved in distance education (for example, teaching using radio and television transmission, correspondence, audiovisual and other multimedia resources)
- coordinate administrative support programmes and the work of non-teaching staff in schools
- network with other teachers
- work with other staff to revise the school’s policies and curriculum implementation to reflect changing student needs and government initiatives.
Specialisations
Aboriginal Education Teacher (Secondary)
An aboriginal education teacher (secondary) teaches specially designed
programmes to Indigenous secondary school students.
Science Teacher - Secondary
A science teacher - secondary teaches students the scientific principles of
the world around them. They may also specialise in areas such as biology,
human biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science.
English Teacher - Secondary
An English teacher - secondary teaches students communication, writing and
critical thinking skills in response to a wide array of literature and media.
They guide students in understanding the different concepts and themes that
are present in literary and media-based material and inform them of their
historical context.
Mathematics Teacher - Secondary
A mathematics teacher - secondary teaches the fundamentals of mathematics in
areas such as geometry, calculus, algebra and statistics. They help students
to develop analytical skills through the application of mathematics in
everyday life.
Teacher Librarian - Secondary
A teacher librarian - secondary manages the school’s learning resources in
addition to undertaking the duties of a teacher. Teacher librarians play a key
role in teaching cross-curricular skills in information literacy and provide
professional development for other teachers. They help students to seek,
critically evaluate, synthesise and present information using a range of
resources and information technologies. They expose students to a variety of
genres (writing styles) in print and digital formats and promote the best
quality literature and authors to reflect different cultures and themes.
Teacher librarians ensure the library resource centre is multi-functional and
a focal point for student learning.