Teaching and Education

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

Studying Teaching and Education in Perth

Imagine a career where you’re 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 the lives of your students.

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

Being a laidback, family-friendly city, it’s easy to see why quality educators – from primary school through to tertiary – 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 the 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 the future:

Early Childhood Educator

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

To work as an Early Childhood Educator in Australia, you will need to complete a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). If you already have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated field, you will need to complete a two-year Master of Teaching (Early Childhood).

Primary Teacher or Secondary Teacher

Primary School Teachers guide children between the 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 the high school system, teaching the 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’ll need to complete a four-year teaching degree such as a Bachelor of Education (Primary) or Bachelor of Education (Secondary). 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 Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Assistant Teacher or Teacher’s Aide

A Teacher’s Aide assistant classroom teachers by handling non-teaching tasks like preparing materials and resources and managing administrative duties in the classroom.

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

To become a Teacher’s Aide or Assistant Teacher in Australia, a certificate-level qualification 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).

Average cost of a Teaching and Education degree in Australia?

Vocational Education Training (VET)

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 the specific institution and the duration of the program.

Student stories

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Arunima

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Muhammad

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Eleanor

"Perth allows me to explore new things in a safe and open environment."

Theoretical content

As a student, you will learn how to prepare the 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

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 the practical skills needed to be a successful Teacher.

Fields of work

This study area comprises the following fields of work:

Teacher Education
Curriculum and Education Studies
Other Education

Potential careers

When you study Teaching and Education, it opens the doors to a diverse range of exciting careers within an industry that’s in high demand.

With a qualification from a leading international education provider, you’ll build incredible employability prospects and gain the practical experience you need to build a successful career.

Graduates can pursue a range of careers as a:

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

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FAQs

A Bachelor’s Degree in Education is usually four years long. This is followed by completing an initial teacher education program, such as a Graduate Diploma in Education, which is one year long. Alternatively, you can undertake a Master's degree in Teaching, which is two years long.

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 Bachelor’s Degree, followed by completion of an initial teacher education program such as a Graduate Diploma in Education or a 2-year Master of Teaching.