Learn to how to effectively teach young adults in our rapidly changing world
Secondary teaching is a challenging but rewarding career in which you can inspire and make a lasting difference to the lives of young students, helping shape the next generation of adult society. With rapid advances in technology and continual political and social change, the profession requires confident teachers who can adapt to these changes.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in secondary teaching that allow you to specialise in an area that interests you, from STEM subjects and the humanities to music and art. Our secondary teaching courses emphasise modern research principles and methods, utilising our expertise to prepare you for evolving workplaces. You'll be equipped to adapt as the field changes, learning from top experts who are engaged in innovative research and passionate about educating busy adults like you.
Our Teaching Solution Finder can help you find the best pathway to becoming a secondary (high school) teacher — just answer a few quick questions to find your pathway.
Our students mostly prefer online learning, where they join a community of adults and combine their life and work experience to create practical networks for their futures. On-campus learners can benefit from housing, sports, and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
With UNE, you’ll graduate feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for you as a teacher. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore our Secondary Teaching courses now.
What our students say
I think that the communication between lecturers and students is excellent. I always feel comfortable approaching my professors with any questions or comments regarding my coursework.
Brooke McHiggins, Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts)Find the right major or specialisation for your studies in Secondary Teaching
With changes in the education system occurring regularly, UNE’s courses and majors will help you develop the classroom and admin skills needed for a successful and fulfilling career as an educator. Ensure your position as a leader in education. Explore the options in secondary teaching now.
Why study with us?
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Careers in Secondary Teaching
By studying secondary teaching with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a range of areas related to education, whether you choose to pursue a career in a school or another educational environment. With the demand for skilled educators set to rise, confident professionals with great practical classroom skills and an excellent grasp of their subject matter will be in high demand in a variety of settings.
- Secondary school teacher
Teach students in high schools, specialising in specific subjects like mathematics, science, history, or languages. - Education consultant
Provide expertise to schools or educational institutions on curriculum development, teaching strategies, and student assessment. - Tutor
Offer one-on-one or group tutoring to students, helping them excel in their chosen subjects. - School administrator
Take on leadership roles as a vice-principal, principal, or school administrator, overseeing school operations, staff, and students. - Policy analyst
Analyse and assess educational policies and recommend improvements to enhance the quality of education. - Curriculum developer
Design and create educational materials, lesson plans, and resources for schools, publishers, or online learning platforms. - Education technology specialist
Integrate technology into classrooms, assist with e-learning initiatives, or work for educational technology companies. - Adult education instructor
Teach adult learners in vocational training programs, language courses, or professional development workshops.
A career in Secondary Teaching
Help shape society’s next generation, and gain a rewarding and in-demand career, with a secondary school teaching degree. A qualification in secondary school teaching will set you up for a career in education — one of Australia’s top growth industries.
The staff at UNE were fantastic to deal with, they were there to help with any questions and the support from professional staff was amazing.
For me, the best thing about UNE has been the flexibility to fit study around my other commitments.
UNE being a small university brings with it so many advantages – you aren’t simply a number in the system, it’s a high-quality personal educational experience.
The average salary for a secondary teacher in Australia is around $2,052 per week. The Australian Government (Labour Market Insights) predicts strong growth in demand for secondary teachers until 2026 at least.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
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