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History Teacher Courses

History teachers work at high schools and middle schools across Australia. They teach a mix of local, state/territory, national, regional and world history — plus encourage students to research their own personal and family history.

As a history teacher you’ll be developing lessons and activities in accordance with the Australian Curriculum (History). At the same time you’ll be maintaining discipline in the classroom, fostering the interest of your students, grading homework and exams, recording test results, liaising with parents, and maintaining scholastic records.

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Popular History Teacher Courses

There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a History Teacher. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do History Teachers earn?

Secondary teachers (including history 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.

What are the job opportunities for History Teachers?

Right now, there are 144,000 secondary education teachers employed across Australia. It is unclear how many of these are history teachers. Many history graduates earn extra money as private tutors to high school and university students until they secure a full-time teaching position.

How do I become a History Teacher?

There are a two pathways to becoming a high school history teacher. The first is to obtain a Bachelor of Arts (History) and then complete your Master of Teaching (Secondary). The second path is to obtain the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and select history 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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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within secondary education. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.