Secondary School Teachers play a crucial role in the education system, as they are responsible for teaching one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students. Their primary objective is to promote students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.

Indicative Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in the Secondary School Teachers unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary in addition to the formal qualification. This occupation is classified as ANZSCO Skill Level 1. Registration or licensing is also required.

Tasks Include:

• Presenting prescribed curriculum using a range of teaching techniques and materials.
• Developing students' interests, abilities, and coordination through creative activities.
• Guiding discussions and supervising work in the classroom.
• 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, 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 sports, school concerts, excursions, and special interest programs.
• Supervising student teachers on placement.

Occupation: 241411 Secondary School Teacher

A Secondary School Teacher is responsible for teaching one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students, while also promoting their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Registration or licensing is a requirement for this occupation.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Kaiako Kura Tuarua (NZ)
• Secondary School Teacher-Librarian