Salary guide
Secondary School Teacher
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 32.5 hours/week
Education
- The UK has over 4,000 secondary schools
Other names this job is known by
- Subject Teacher
- Key Stage 3/4/5 Teacher
Key responsibilities
- Teach students aged 11–18 in a subject area
- Plan and deliver lessons
- Mark work and assess progress
- Manage classroom behaviour
- Organise trips and activities
- Meet with parents and carers
- Support students’ wellbeing
- Stay updated on curriculum and teaching methods
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in subject and education or PGCE
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- School placements
- Communication and organisation
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Teacher
- Head of Department
- Headteacher
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Study your subject and education
- Complete a degree and PGCE
- Gain QTS and school placements
- Apply for teaching roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions with further training
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