Secondary School Teachers Career Pathway

Secondary school teachers teach one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students. They also promote students social, emotional, intellectual and physical development through extra-curricular activities. ¹

What does a Secondary School Teacher do?

Secondary school teachers usually work in a high school environment and administer lessons to students. They teach large classes of students, following curriculum guidelines regarding topics and materials that must be covered within their subject area.

Some of their roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the below tasks:

• Use a range of teaching techniques and materials to present specialist subject according to the educational curriculum
• Research, plan and deliver lessons, guide discussions, and supervise work in class
• Prepare, administer and mark tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students’ progress
• Discuss progress with students and parents, and seek advice from student counsellors and senior teachers, as appropriate
• Uphold classroom discipline and throughout the school premises
• Contribute to staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Liaise with parent, community and business groups
• Support out-of-school activities, such as sporting events, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs

¹ Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) 2nd Edition, ABS Catalogue No. 1220.0, p131.