Maddie+E

Secondary School Teacher

My Questions How much the job earns a year? What qualifiquations the job requires? What are the working conditions for this job?

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Summary
Secondary school teachers teach one or two national curriculum subjects to pupils aged 11-18. 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. They must also keep up to date with developments in their subject area, new resources, methods and national objectives.

Pay
Secondary school teachers with four years' tertiary study start on about $37,000 a year, but can earn more depending on additional qualifications and experience. Pay increases each year for seven years according to a fixed scale, to a maximum pay of $72,000.

Working conditions
Secondary school teachers:
 * work regular school hours, but often work additional hours to plan lessons or attend meetings. They may also be involved in extracurricular activities during lunchtimes, weekends, school holidays or after school
 * work in offices and classrooms, but sometimes in locations such as school camps and museums when they accompany students on trips and visits
 * may travel nationally to attend conferences and courses.

Entry requirements and Qualifications for this job
To become a secondary school teacher you need at least one of the following
 * Specialist subject degree and Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)
 * Combined specialist subject degree and secondary teaching qualification
 * Registration with the New Zealand Teachers Council


 * You need to train to teach at least two curriculum areas, as this gives principals more flexibility with timetabling.
 * You also need to be registered with the New Zealand Teachers Council.

Useful school subjects to take at school
Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, History and Classical Studies

Skills and knowledge to be a secdondary teacher
Secondary school teachers need to have:
 * knowledge of different teaching methods and learning styles
 * knowledge of the curriculum subjects they teach
 * knowledge of curriculum assessment and planning
 * classroom management skills, including an understanding of behaviour management
 * research skills to keep up to date with best practice in teaching
 * understanding of school rules and procedures, including safety and emergency procedures.

Personal requirements
Secondary school teachers need to be:
 * able to communicate and relate well to students and adults from a range of backgrounds and cultures
 * organised, and skilled at problem-solving
 * understanding, tolerant and good at listening
 * able to work well under pressure
 * confident and adaptable
 * enthusiastic, creative and open-minded
 * firm and fair, with a sense of humour
 * able to work well in a team.

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Conclusion Being a secondary schools teacher would be a good job for me. I think I fit into all the personal requirements and have all the skills and knowelegde to become a secondary schools teacher. I would enjoy working in a team environment and would be able to tolerant things. I rate myself highly interested in this job. I need to develop to be more confident with myself.