OSCA 251331

Secondary School Teacher

Overview

  • Employed persons

    156,400

  • Employment status

    75.6% Full time

    24.4% Part time

  • Median age

    42 years

  • Employment by sex

    62.1% Female

    37.9% Male

    Moderately female dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    1.2%

  • Main employing industry

    Education and Training

Indicator Secondary School Teacher Total employment
Employed persons 156,400 12,049,400
Median age 42 years 40 years
Full-time share 75.6% 64.2%
Part-time share 24.4% 35.8%
Female employment share 62.1% 48.5%
Male employment share 37.9% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Moderately female dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 1.2% 2.2%
Main employing industry Education and Training Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

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 the occupation involves

  • 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

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 1
equivalent to a university level qualification (Bachelor degree or higher).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Professionals (2)

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Secondary School Teacher Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Education and Training 98.7% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Other Services 0.2% Construction 8.9%
    Accommodation and Food Services <0.1% Education and Training 8.8%
    Administrative and Support Services <0.1% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing <0.1% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Arts and Recreation Services <0.1% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Financial and Insurance Services <0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Health Care and Social Assistance <0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services <0.1% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      32.1%

    • Victoria

      26.8%

    • Queensland

      19.9%

    • South Australia

      6.3%

    • Tasmania

      2.1%

    • Northern Territory

      0.8%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.7%

    Secondary School Teacher Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 50,200 32.1% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 41,900 26.8% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 31,200 19.9% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 9,900 6.3% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 16,000 10.2% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 3,300 2.1% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 1,200 0.8% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 2,600 1.7% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Secondary School Teacher

    Total employment

    Age group Secondary School Teacher Total employment
    15–24 years 4.2% 14.3%
    25–34 years 26.9% 22.7%
    35–44 years 24.6% 22.3%
    45–54 years 22.7% 20.4%
    55–64 years 16.9% 15.3%
    65–74 years 4.5% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.2% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Secondary School Teacher Total employment
    Female 62.1% 48.5%
    Male 37.9% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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