Overview
EMPLOYED
145,900
PART-TIME SHARE
21%
FEMALE SHARE
60%
MEDIAN WEEKLY EARNINGS
$2,166
MEDIAN AGE
40
ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT GROWTH
2,200
Summary
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.
Tasks
- 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
ANZSCO Classification
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Earnings and Hours
Earnings and Hours | Secondary School Teachers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Share of workers who work full-time hours | 79% | 70% |
Average full-time hours worked per week | 45 hours | 44 hours |
Median full-time earnings per week | $2,166 | $1,697 |
Median hourly earnings | $58 | $43 |
Industries
Secondary School Teachers work in industries like:
Source:
Ranked using ABS, Labour Force Survey, 2023, four-quarter average data, custom report.
Note: industries that comprise less than 5% of an occupation have been suppressed.
States and territories
New South Wales
32.9%
Victoria
28.4%
Queensland
18.3%
South Australia
5.7%
Western Australia
9.9%
Tasmania
2.2%
Northern Territory
1.0%
Australian Capital Territory
1.6%
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Detailed, August 2024, Jobs and Skills Australia trend data.
Age and gender
Age and Gender | Secondary School Teachers | All Occupations |
---|---|---|
Median age | 40 years | 39 years |
Female share of employment | 60% | 48% |
Education
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Highest Level of Educational Attainment (% Share) | All Occupations | Secondary School Teachers |
---|---|---|
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 12.2 | 41.8 |
Bachelor degree | 23.2 | 54.3 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.1 | 1.9 |
Certificate III/IV | 19.5 | 0.3 |
Year 12 | 15.9 | 0.9 |
Year 11 | 4.0 | 0.0 |
Year 10 and below | 9.7 | 0.0 |
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DownloadAustralian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is the skill-based classification system used to categorise occupations in the Australian and New Zealand labour markets. ANZSCO provides a basis for the standardised collection, analysis and dissemination of occupation data. Visit the ABS website to learn how ANZSCO works. Jobs and Skills Australia displays data for occupations that are defined by ANZSCO 2013 Version 1.3.