Education Professionals (ANZSCO 24)

Education Professionals in Australia play a crucial role in shaping the minds of students across various educational institutions. They are responsible for educating students in early childhood (pre-primary), primary, middle or intermediate, secondary, tertiary, private, and special education institutions. Education Professionals not only teach one or more subjects but also research and develop curricula and teaching materials. Additionally, they promote the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of students.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in the Education Professionals sub-major group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some cases, relevant experience of at least five years may be considered as a substitute for the formal qualification. However, certain positions may require both relevant experience and on-the-job training in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

• Delivering prescribed courses of study to students
• Monitoring and assessing the progress of individual students
• Attending to the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical wellbeing of students while maintaining acceptable standards of conduct
• Discussing individual progress, courses, academic matters, and problems with other professionals, parents, and students
• Providing tuition in specialized subjects such as art, music, dance, and drama
• Preparing and presenting theoretical and practical subject matter in lectures, tutorials, and workshop sessions
• Conducting research and advising on specific areas of the education process, curriculum coordination, and design

Subcategories:

Within the Education Professionals category, there are several subcategories:

• 241 School Teachers
• 242 Tertiary Education Teachers
• 249 Miscellaneous Education Professionals

Each of these subcategories represents a specialized area within the field of Education Professionals, catering to the unique needs of students at different educational levels.