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Teaches children below school age through structured play, story, music, and early literacy and numeracy activities. Prepares a daily program, watches for readiness to move on to school, and works with families and specialists when a child needs extra support.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
Teaches most or all subjects to one class of children through the primary grades. Plans lessons against a set curriculum, assesses learning, manages classroom behaviour, and reports progress to families. The same group of students is usually taught all day, so relationships and routines matter as much as subject knowledge.
Teaches one or two subjects to several different classes of adolescents across a timetable. Prepares lessons and assessments in the subject, tracks how each class is progressing, and supports students through examinations and course choices.
Takes over classes when the regular teacher is absent, working from plans left behind or setting suitable work on the spot. Assignments are booked day by day or in longer blocks, so the same person may cover several subjects, year levels, and schools in one week.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionEducation and training
Works one-to-one or with very small groups to help a learner improve in a specific subject or prepare for a test. Diagnoses where the learner is stuck, sets targeted practice, and tracks progress between sessions. Many tutors are self-employed and arrange their own clients, scheduling, and materials.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionEducation and training
Teaches singing or an instrument, or teaches music as a school subject. Sets repertoire and technical work to each learner's level, prepares students for performances or graded examinations, and often combines school, studio, and private teaching in the same week.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionEducation and training
Teaches English to learners whose first language is different, in schools, language centres, workplaces, or online. Plans lessons around speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and adjusts material to the learners' level and to why they are studying.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
Teaches adults who are returning to study, whether for basic skills, a qualification, or personal interest. Designs sessions that fit around work and family commitments, and works with groups whose backgrounds, prior schooling, and confidence vary widely.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
Teaches diploma, certificate, or applied degree programs at a college or further education institution, usually in a field they have worked in themselves. Combines classroom teaching with labs, shops, or practicums, and contributes to curriculum review and student assessment.
Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at a university while carrying out research and publishing in their discipline. Time is divided between teaching and supervision, research and writing, and departmental or disciplinary service.
Postgraduate or professional degreeEducation and training
Delivers training to employees on systems, processes, compliance topics, and workplace skills. Works out what teams need, runs sessions in person or online, and follows up to see whether the training changed how people actually work.
Varies by employer or jurisdictionEducation and training
Helps adults and older students who struggle with reading, writing, or basic numeracy build those skills from wherever they currently are. Sessions are usually one-to-one or in very small groups, and progress is measured against practical tasks such as completing forms or reading workplace instructions.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training
Teaches a skilled trade to apprentices and students in a college shop, training centre, or secondary technical program. Combines theory teaching with supervised hands-on practice, and assesses whether learners meet the trade's competency standards safely.
Certificate or college diplomaEducation and training