Secondary Education

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English Teacher

An English Teacher instructs reading, writing, and grammar, plans lessons, assesses progress, prepares exams, and mentors students in extracurriculars.

Avg yearly income $109,980
Skill level Advanced

German Teacher

A German Teacher instructs students in the German language, planning lessons, assessing progress, and organising cultural activities.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Language Tutor

A Language Tutor teaches a new language, creates lessons, adapts methods, and provides feedback to boost students' confidence and skills.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Lead Teacher

A Lead Teacher manages educational activities, develops curricula, assesses student progress, and mentors staff to enhance teaching quality.

Avg yearly income $86,632
Skill level Advanced

Assistant Principal

An Assistant Principal aids in managing school operations, overseeing staff, implementing policies, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Avg yearly income $144,300
Skill level Advanced

Biology Teacher

A Biology Teacher educates students about living organisms, prepares lessons, conducts experiments, and fosters interest in science.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Philosophy Teacher

A Philosophy Teacher instructs on philosophical theories, ethical dilemmas, and critical thinking, fostering independent thought through discussions and assessments.

Avg yearly income $118,040
Skill level Advanced

Education Researcher

An Education Researcher studies educational practices to inform teaching strategies, focusing on data collection and analysis.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

STEM Teacher

A STEM Teacher educates students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, promoting critical thinking and hands-on learning experiences.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

French Teacher

A French Teacher instructs students in the language and culture, develops lesson plans, assesses progress, and collaborates with colleagues.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Music Teacher

A Music Teacher instructs students in music theory, instruments, and vocals, creates lesson plans, assesses progress, and leads performances.

Avg yearly income $100,100
Skill level Advanced

Religious Education Teacher

A Religious Education Teacher educates students about diverse religious traditions and ethical values in schools, fostering understanding and respect.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Japanese Language Teacher

A Japanese Language Teacher develops engaging lessons to enhance proficiency in Japanese and its culture while assessing progress and fostering communication.

Avg yearly income $81,120
Skill level Advanced

Design Teacher

A Design Teacher educates students in design principles and practices, developing lesson plans, assessing progress, and fostering creativity.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in secondary education

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA50820

Diploma of Music
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
$0 - $35,712
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Music Composer Songwriter
Music Teacher Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Session Musician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Music Composer Songwriter Music Teacher Disc Jockey Vocal Coach Session Musician + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Heritage Consultant Musicologist Historian
History Teacher Humanities Teacher Historical Researcher Museum Administrator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cultural Heritage Consultant Musicologist Historian History Teacher Humanities Teacher Historical Researcher Museum Administrator + 4 more

Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $92,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher Vocational Education Trainer English Tutor
STEM Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher Vocational Education Trainer English Tutor STEM Teacher + 1 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $73,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
STEM Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Philosophy Teacher
Physics Teacher Chemistry Teacher Athletic Director Biology Teacher Italian Teacher English Tutor Vocational Education Trainer Dance Teacher Science Teacher High School Teacher Humanities Teacher Secondary School Teacher German Teacher
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)
On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $25,988
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Education Teacher Sports Coach Wellness Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Physical Education Teacher Sports Coach Wellness Coordinator

Master of Teaching (Primary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deputy Principal Primary School Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Deputy Principal Primary School Teacher

Bachelor of Science (Physics)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Astronomer Astrophysicist Nanoscientist
Computational Physicist Theoretical Physicist Physics Teacher Physicist Mathematical Modeller
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Astronomer Astrophysicist Nanoscientist Computational Physicist Theoretical Physicist Physics Teacher Physicist Mathematical Modeller + 5 more
11020NAT

Diploma of English Language Teaching (TESOL)
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $4,860
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Tutor Vocational Education Trainer Interpreter Translator
English Tutor ESL Teacher EALD Teacher English Teacher German Teacher Indonesian Language Teacher
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Language Tutor Vocational Education Trainer Interpreter Translator English Tutor ESL Teacher EALD Teacher English Teacher German Teacher Indonesian Language Teacher + 6 more
11021NAT

Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,820
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
EALD Teacher ESL Teacher English Tutor
Language Tutor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
EALD Teacher ESL Teacher English Tutor Language Tutor + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian Historical Researcher History Teacher
Academic Researcher Classics Teacher Archaeological Consultant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian Historical Researcher History Teacher Academic Researcher Classics Teacher Archaeological Consultant + 3 more

Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Applied Linguist Language Tutor Japanese Interpreter
Japanese Language Teacher Language Analyst Language Teacher Japanese Translator French Teacher Foreign Language Analyst Writer Interpreter Translator
+ 8 more

Bachelor of Arts (Classics and Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$27,401 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian Classics Teacher Academic Researcher
History Teacher Priest
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Historian Classics Teacher Academic Researcher History Teacher Priest + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Education)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Tutor Curriculum Planner Visual Arts Teacher
Education Coordinator Education Manager Secondary School Teacher English Teacher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Tutor Curriculum Planner Visual Arts Teacher Education Coordinator Education Manager Secondary School Teacher English Teacher + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (English)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Content Writer Writer
Interpreter Translator Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Policy Writer Freelance Writer Proofreader Travel Writer
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Teacher Content Writer Writer Interpreter Translator Literary Agent Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Policy Writer Freelance Writer Proofreader Travel Writer + 8 more

Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Author Biographer Book Editor
Writer Content Writer English Teacher Copywriter Speech Writer Columnist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Author Biographer Book Editor Writer Content Writer English Teacher Copywriter Speech Writer Columnist + 6 more

Bachelor of Arts (Fine Arts)
On Campus
3 years
$12,372 - $27,402
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Dealer Art Teacher Art Gallery Director
Curator Art Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Dealer Art Teacher Art Gallery Director Curator Art Consultant + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (French)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,591
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
French Translator French Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
French Translator French Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (French Studies)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $29,055
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
French Teacher French Translator Foreign Language Analyst
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
French Teacher French Translator Foreign Language Analyst

Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Humanities Teacher Geomorphologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Humanities Teacher Geomorphologist

Bachelor of Arts (German)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,810
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
German Translator German Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
German Translator German Teacher
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