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Classics teachers work at secondary schools across Australia teaching students ancient Greek and Roman languages and culture. They also introduce their students to classical art, philosophy, literature, and politics.
As a classics teacher you’ll be developing lesson plans and learning tools according the Australian Curriculum’s framework for classical languages and ancient history. You’ll have the regular duties of a high school teacher (grading papers, assigning homework, monitoring classroom behaviour, interacting with parents), but you may also be arranging school excursions and interactive experiences at museums and classical theatre productions.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Classics Teacher.
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The Bachelor of Arts (Latin) allows students to engage with significant literary works from ancient Rome's esteemed authors. Recognized as an ancestor to multiple modern languages and central to European disciplines for millennia, Latin offers deep insights into history and current affairs. This course enhances one's capability to interpret and critique Latin literature, familiarizing students with pivotal works and their cultural importance. Students refine their linguistic prowess by progressively understanding Latin's structural intricacies..
Average duration: 3 years.
The Bachelor of Arts (Ancient Greek) offers the opportunity to study influential works from ancient Mediterranean authors in their original form. This comprehensive exploration includes philosophy, history, drama, and other significant literary genres originating from Greece, a cornerstone of world literature. Students engage with original texts from figures like Homer and Plato, fostering an understanding of Greek, especially Classical Athenian, culture and literature, and developing skills in Greek morphology and syntax..
Secondary teachers (including classics 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.
There are currently 144,000 high school teachers employed in Australia right now and some of these are classics teachers. Because this is a highly specialised field of teaching you may need to supplement your income by providing tuition to high school and university students until you secure a full-time teaching position.
The best way to become a classics teacher is to complete a Bachelor of Classical Studies or Bachelor of Arts (Classics) and then complete your Master of Teaching (Secondary Education). Once you are degree qualified you can then register as a teacher with the education department in your state or territory.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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