Group
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
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