Teacher

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Full Time Average
Weekly Wage
$1,901 to $2,460
Earnings for full-time employees before tax.

The ranges are for all ages and levels of experience, so they cannot be used to determine what an individual worker will actually earn.
Full Time/Part Time
Split
77%23%
This shows the proportion of workers who work part-time.

The information uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics definition of part-time, which is working less than 35 hours per week.
Currently Employed
Workers
158,500
The total number of people employed in Australia in November 2025 for this occupation.

It includes both full-time and part-time workers.
Future Job Openings
Next Five Years
5k - 10k
An estimate of the number of job opportunities likely to be available over the next five years.

It does not provide any guidance about the number of job seekers for this occupation.
Current
Unemployment
Low
The unemployment rate is the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labour force (employed plus unemployed).
An occupation may have high unemployment but may also be experiencing shortages for particular skills.
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Career Details

What does it take to become a Teacher?

Teachers plan lessons in line with national objectives to ensure that pupils learn. They also encourage, monitor and record the progress of their pupils.

Teachers support, observe and record the progress of their class. They also plan lessons in line with national objectives with the aim of ensuring a healthy culture of learning.

Teachers must also keep up to date with developments in their subject area, new resources, methods and national objectives. Teachers liaise and network with other professionals, parents and carers both informally and formally.

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