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Occupation

251331 Secondary School Teacher

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

251331 Secondary School Teacher

Teaches one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students, and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.

Registration or licensing is required.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Delivers differentiated learning programs in one or more subjects to secondary school students
  • Employs effective classroom management skills to maintain a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment
  • Develops students' interests, abilities, and coordination by way of creative activities
  • Guides discussions and supervises work in class
  • Prepares, administers, and marks tests, projects, and assignments to evaluate students' progress and records the results
  • Discusses individuals' progress with students and parents, and prepares written reports on a regular basis
  • Seeks advice from School Counsellors and senior teachers
  • Participates in staff meetings, educational conferences, and workshops
  • Liaises with parents, the community, and business groups
  • Participates in extra-curricular activities, such as sport, school concerts, excursions, and special interest programs
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