Primary Education

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Teacher's Assistant

A Teacher's Assistant supports teachers in schools by helping with lessons, preparing materials, and supervising students, particularly those needing extra help.

Avg yearly income $55,380
Skill level Beginner

Teacher's Aide

A Teacher's Aide supports teachers in delivering lessons and assisting students, including those with special needs, while fostering a positive learning environment.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Education Assistant

An Education Assistant supports teaching staff, assists students with learning, prepares materials, and supervises activities in educational settings.

Avg yearly income $59,800
Skill level Beginner

Deputy Principal

A Deputy Principal assists the Principal in managing school operations, focusing on leadership, staff management, discipline, and fostering a positive environment.

Avg yearly income $76,492
Skill level Unknown

Assistant Principal

An Assistant Principal aids in managing school operations, overseeing staff, implementing policies, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Avg yearly income $144,300
Skill level Unknown

Instructional Leader

An Instructional Leader enhances teaching strategies and curriculum in schools by guiding staff, providing development, and evaluating practices.

Avg yearly income $86,476
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in primary education

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
On Campus, Online
10 - 18 months
$3,000 - $0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Education Assistant
Learning Support Officer Student Support Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Education Assistant Learning Support Officer Student Support Officer + 2 more
CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support
On Campus, Online
12 months
$4,268 - $8,618
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Education Assistant
Learning Support Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Education Assistant Learning Support Officer + 1 more
CHC40113

Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
On Campus
5 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
Home Tutor Learning Support Officer Childcare Assistant Nanny
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Home Tutor Learning Support Officer Childcare Assistant Nanny + 4 more
11212NAT

Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Blended
24 months
$4,815
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
Learning Support Officer Education Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Learning Support Officer Education Assistant + 2 more
11214NAT

Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Online
12 months
$10,730
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker
Education Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Education Assistant + 1 more

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 5 years
$0 - $31,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Teacher Curriculum Developer
Education Support Officer Childcare Centre Manager Childcare Director Family Day Care Educator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Early Childhood Teacher Curriculum Developer Education Support Officer Childcare Centre Manager Childcare Director Family Day Care Educator + 4 more

Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $92,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Primary School Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Primary School Teacher

Master of Teaching (Primary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Primary School Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Education)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Academic Tutor Education Consultant
Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Academic Tutor Education Consultant Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher Policy Adviser
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher Policy Adviser

Bachelor of Arts (Studies in Religion)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$36,405 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Youth Development Officer Religious Education Teacher
Chaplain
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Journalist Youth Development Officer Religious Education Teacher Chaplain + 1 more

Master of Education (Early Childhood)
Blended
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Lead Teacher
Education Consultant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Lead Teacher Education Consultant + 1 more

Master of Education (Educational Leadership)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $45,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Principal Deputy Principal Educational Administrator
Principal Program Leader Early Childhood Center Manager Credit Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Principal Deputy Principal Educational Administrator Principal Program Leader Early Childhood Center Manager Credit Officer + 4 more

Master of Education (Educational Psychology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,375 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Special Educational Needs Teacher University Professor
Educational Psychologist Education Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Researcher Special Educational Needs Teacher University Professor Educational Psychologist Education Consultant + 2 more

Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Needs Education)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $34,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Intervention Specialist Education Consultant Education Researcher
Learning Support Teacher Special Educational Needs Teacher
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Intervention Specialist Education Consultant Education Researcher Learning Support Teacher Special Educational Needs Teacher + 2 more

Master of Education (International Education)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Consultant Education Researcher Educational Administrator
High School Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Consultant Education Researcher Educational Administrator High School Teacher + 1 more

Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $64,616
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Principal Educational Administrator Lead Teacher
Principal Early Childhood Center Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Principal Educational Administrator Lead Teacher Principal Early Childhood Center Manager + 2 more

Master of Education (Literacy Education)
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$22,750 - $64,616
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Education Consultant Education Researcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Education Consultant Education Researcher

Master of Education (Research)
Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $56,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Education Consultant Education Researcher
Policy Adviser University Professor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Curriculum Developer Education Consultant Education Researcher Policy Adviser University Professor + 2 more

Master of Education (Special Education)
Blended
12 - 18 months
$8,375 - $43,632
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Consultant Special Educational Needs Teacher Early Intervention Specialist
Education Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Consultant Special Educational Needs Teacher Early Intervention Specialist Education Researcher + 1 more
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