Career Pathways in Education
Ever wanted to empower and equip the next generation? Or improve the educational outcomes for Australia’s youth from diverse backgrounds? Or change the Australian school curriculum for the better?
A career in education offers diverse opportunities to be able to leave your mark on the next generation and improve the outcomes for Australian communities.
Here are some of the career options for aspiring educators:
Early Childhood Teacher
A career as an Early Childhood Teacher is perfect for those who love working with young children. This role helps to foster and guide the development of children’s social skills, confidence, and literacy and numeracy skills.
Primary School Teacher
Primary School Teachers are tasked with educating students from ages 5 to 12. These teachers are usually generalists, instructing in subjects across the curriculum.
Secondary School Teacher
Secondary School Teachers are tasked with educating high school students in years 7 - 12.
This role requires you to specialise in 1 or 2 subject areas such as mathematics, science, English and literature, the arts, technology and enterprise, humanities and social sciences, health and physical education, or languages.
School Principal
Once qualified, teachers with substantial experience can progress and become School Principals. Successful school principals need to have outstanding communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Education Policy
Working in education policy at the Australia Department of Education, Skills and Employment enables you to contribute to the future of Australian education on a national and international scale.
University Professor
If you dream of a life in academia, becoming a University Professor is the role for you! You’ll need a PhD in your chosen field of study in order to become an Associate or Full Professor.