Physical Education (PE) Teacher

Arts & Entertainment

ANZSCO ID 2414

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.

Employment Pathway

A bachelor degree in education majoring in secondary education is usually needed to work as a Secondary School Teacher. An alternative pathway is a degree in a relevant field followed by a postgraduate qualification in secondary education.

Registration or licencing is required.

Top Skills Required

Writing - Communicating clearly with others through written word
Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Key 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

Facts about this occupation

3.7% Growth

76% Full-time Share

$2,052 Avg Pay/Wk

144,000 Workers

43 years Avg Age

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