English Teacher Trainee Courses
An English Teacher Trainee assists in teaching English language skills to migrants and refugees, working with individuals or small groups.
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How do I become a English Teacher Trainee
Get qualified to work as a English Teacher Trainee with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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How much does an English Teacher Trainee earn?
In Australia, a full time English Teacher Trainee generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for an English Teacher Trainee?
There has been strong growth in employment numbers in this industry in recent years. There are currently 5,900 people working in this field in Australia, compared to 3,000 five years ago. English Teacher Trainees may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an English Teacher Trainee?
If you’re considering working as an English Teacher Trainee, you could enrol in a Certificate I or II in EAL Access. You could also consider a Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) or a Certificate II in Basic English for Speakers of Other Languages. A Certificate II in Routine English for Speakers of Other Languages would also be appropriate.
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An English Teacher Trainee assists with the instruction of people who are learning English as a second language. You’ll help migrants and refugees to learn language and literacy skills including speaking, reading and writing. English Teacher Trainees may work with individual students or teach a small group of learners.
English Teacher Trainees should be able to work with people from a range of backgrounds. You’ll need excellent communication skills and should be able to teach students at various learning stages. English Teacher Trainees should be patient and be able to deal with the needs of multiple students at once.
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