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Chemistry Teachers are secondary science teachers who specialise in chemistry. They work at high schools and middle schools across Australia and introduce students to the theory and application of chemistry in the real-world — plus engage in laboratory demonstrations and experiments.
As a Chemistry Teacher you’ll be developing lessons and activities that comply with the Australian Curriculum (Science, Chemistry). At the same time, you’ll be maintaining discipline in the classroom, developing the interest of your students, ensuring the safety of kids in the laboratory, grading homework and exams, recording test results, liaising with parents, and maintaining scholastic records.
To be successful in this occupation you will need to have a genuine love of chemistry and a strong desire to educate and inspire the next generation of chemists, medical researchers, and environmental scientists.
Secondary teachers (including Chemistry Teachers) in Australia currently earn between $90,000 to $110,000 per annum. These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
Right now, there are 144,000 secondary education teachers employed across Australia. It is unclear how many of these are Science and Chemistry Teachers. Many chemistry graduates earn extra money as private tutors to high school and university students until they secure a full-time teaching position.
There are two pathways to becoming a high school Chemistry Teacher in Australia. The first is to obtain a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) and then complete your Master of Teaching (Secondary). The second path is to obtain a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Honours) and select chemistry as your study major.
Once you have completed your teaching degree, you can register as a teacher with the Department of Education in your state or territory.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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