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The world needs more teachers to help inspire tomorrow's thought leaders and shape 番茄社区minds of future generations.

Studying Teaching and Education in Perth

Imagine a career where you鈥檙e shaping young minds, inspiring a love for learning, and helping students reach their full potential. Rewarding in more ways than one, a career in teaching is a fulfilling one where you can make a lasting impact on 番茄社区lives of your students.

Working in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities, you鈥檒l learn how to equip students with 番茄社区tools they need to succeed academically, personally, and professionally. Plus, you鈥檒l get 番茄社区joy of seeing your students grow, knowing you鈥檝e played a part in their development.

Being a laidback, family-friendly city, it鈥檚 easy to see why quality educators 鈥� from primary school through to tertiary 鈥� are in high demand in Perth. In fact, teachers are in high demand right across Western Australia with incentives offered for those willing to work in regional areas.

Some of 番茄社区most high-demand teaching areas include:

Secondary schools
STEM subjects
Rural, regional and remote schools
Languages

Teaching Courses in Perth

There are a few different options when it comes to teaching courses in Perth, depending on your career goals for 番茄社区future:听

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Early Childhood Educator

Early childhood educators work with young children, usually between 番茄社区ages of 2 and 5, fostering their learning and helping them develop crucial skills for 番茄社区future.

To work as an Early Childhood Educator in Australia, you will need to complete a听 or . If you already have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated field, you will need to complete a two-year .

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Primary Teacher or Secondary Teacher

Primary School Teachers guide children between 番茄社区ages of 5 and 12 through a structured curriculum, focusing on enhancing literacy and numeracy skills while nurturing their social and emotional development.

Secondary Teachers educate adolescents aged 12 to 18 in 番茄社区high school system, teaching 番茄社区state curriculum using various materials. Typically specialising in specific subjects, they focus on teaching one or two areas of expertise.

In order to become a Primary or Secondary teacher, you鈥檒l need to complete a four-year teaching degree such as a听 or . Alternatively, if you already have an undergraduate degree in a field unrelated to Teaching, you can complete a graduate-entry teaching degree such as a two-year or .

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Assistant Teacher or Teacher鈥檚 Aide

A Teacher鈥檚 Aide assistant classroom teachers by handling non-teaching tasks like preparing materials and resources and managing administrative duties in 番茄社区classroom.

An Assistant Teacher helps teachers and students in 番茄社区classroom, providing personalised attention to students who need extra support to enhance their learning and growth.

To become a Teacher鈥檚 Aide or Assistant Teacher in Australia, a听 in education is typically required. The entry-level qualification is a Certificate III in School-Based Education support (CHC30221). If you already have experience in a similar role or would prefer to work more autonomously, you can complete Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support (CHC40221).听听

Average cost of a Teaching and Education degree in Australia?

Vocational Education Training (VET)听

Prices range from approximately AUD $1,000 to AUD $2,000 per course.*

Undergraduate

Prices range from approximately AUD $25,000 to AUD $35,000 per year.*

Postgraduate

Prices range from approximately AUD $30,000 to AUD $45,000 per year.*

*Tuition fees can vary depending on factors such as 番茄社区specific institution and 番茄社区duration of 番茄社区program.

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Theoretical content

As a student, you will learn how to prepare 番茄社区processes and methods of teaching and learning in pre-schools, schools, tertiary educational institutions and informal settings.

The theoretical content includes:

Curriculum development
Processes of learning and skill acquisition
Teaching methods

Work Experience听

Most teaching degrees require one or more work experience placements in schools. You will be guided by a teacher in a school as you take responsibility for a class of children under their mentorship, gaining 番茄社区practical skills needed to be a successful Teacher. 听

Fields of work

This study area comprises 番茄社区following fields of work:

Teacher Education
Curriculum and Education Studies
Other Education

Potential careers

When you study Teaching and Education, it opens 番茄社区doors to a diverse range of exciting careers within an industry that鈥檚 in high demand.

With a qualification from a leading international education provider, you鈥檒l build incredible employability prospects and gain 番茄社区practical experience you need to build a successful career.

Graduates can pursue a range of careers as a:

Early Childhood Educator听
Primary Teacher听
Secondary Teacher听
Curriculum Specialist听
Education Consultant听
Teaching Assistant听
Teacher鈥檚 Aide听
Policy Development Officer听
Special Programs Officer听

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In order to teach in a Western Australian school (including relief teaching) a recognised tertiary teaching degree is required. This consists of a relevant 4-year , followed by completion of an initial teacher education program such as a or a 2-year .

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