Occupation
Secondary school teacher
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.
Also known as: High school teacher · Subject teacher · Post-primary teacher
Occupation content
Part of Education and training
What the work involves
- Prepare subject lessons and assessment tasks for several classes
- Teach timetabled periods and supervise lab or practical work where the subject requires it
- Mark assignments and examinations against published criteria
- Track attendance, behaviour, and progress records for each class
- Meet parents, form tutors, and support staff about individual students
- Supervise clubs, trips, or other extracurricular activities
How people commonly enter
- Bachelor's degree in the teaching subject plus a teacher preparation program
- Combined education degree with a subject specialisation
- Postgraduate teaching qualification taken after a first degree
- Certification or registration with the teaching regulator in the jurisdiction
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Regulated in most jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Classroom · Public facing · Team based · High responsibility · Fast paced
Related interests
Social (helping) · Investigative (analytical)
Related aptitude preparation
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Skills to practise
- Verbal reasoning
- Written communication
- Situational judgment
- Critical thinking
- Planning and scheduling exercises
Practice suites
Related learning
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Official sources
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — High School Teachers · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Secondary school teacher · United Kingdom
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- Canada Job Bank — Career planning (Employment and Social Development Canada) · Canada
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