Acute teacher shortage
NSW, VIC and QLD all forecast shortfalls into 2027 — secondary STEM, primary and early-childhood teachers most in demand.
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Hot Course · Education
Teaching & Education
Shape minds. Shape the next Australian generation.
Verified Pathway
MARN 2619348
Duration
2 – 4 years
Intake
Feb · Jul
IELTS
7.5 (Reg.)
Tuition (avg)
AUD $28k – $40k / yr
PR Pathway
Yes · MLTSSL
Why study this in Australia
Three reasons this is a smart bet.
Australia's skilled-occupation lists, university rankings and graduate-salary data all point to Teaching & Education as one of the most reliable study-and-stay pathways available right now.
State teacher registration
Programs structured to meet AITSL standards for direct entry into state registration bodies.
Strong PR pathway
Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Teacher all sit on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
The detail
Everything you need to plan.
Course overview, real career outcomes and entry requirements — written by our counsellors, not the marketing department.
The brief
Teaching is one of Australia's most respected and secure professions — and right now one of its most in-demand. NSW, Victoria and Queensland all forecast teacher shortages through 2027, with the strongest need in early childhood, primary, and secondary STEM.
Qualifications & study levels
- Bachelor of Education — 4 years; direct entry into early childhood, primary or secondary teaching.
- Master of Teaching — 2 years; for graduates who already hold a bachelor degree in another field (your degree informs your teaching subjects).
- Graduate Diploma in Education — a shorter initial teacher education option at some providers.
Teaching specialisations
- Early Childhood (birth–5)
- Primary (Kindergarten–Year 6)
- Secondary (subject specialist, e.g. Maths, Science, English)
- Special & inclusive education
Accreditation & registration
Initial teacher education programs are accredited against AITSL standards and include supervised professional experience in schools. To teach you must register with your state authority — NESA (NSW), VIT (VIC) or QCT (QLD). Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teachers all sit on the MLTSSL skilled list; AITSL (or ACECQA for early childhood) assesses skills for migration.
Career Outcomes
Qualified teachers enjoy near-immediate employment and a clear PR pathway — all three school-teaching occupations are on the MLTSSL.
- Early Childhood Teacher (ANZSCO 241111) — birth-to-five settings. AUD $75,000 – $100,000.
- Primary School Teacher (241213) — Kindergarten to Year 6. AUD $75,000 – $110,000.
- Secondary School Teacher (241411) — subject specialist. AUD $75,000 – $115,000.
- Special Education Teacher — support diverse learners. AUD $80,000 – $115,000.
- Education Leadership (Head Teacher, Deputy, Principal) — AUD $110,000 – $160,000+.
Public-school pay scales are transparent and progress automatically with experience; in NSW an experienced teacher earns around AUD $105,000+. Demand is strongest outside the major metro centres.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
- Bachelor of Education: completed Year 12 or equivalent.
- Master of Teaching: a completed bachelor degree with curriculum-relevant subjects (these determine the levels/subjects you can teach).
- A Working with Children Check and police clearance are required for placements.
English language proficiency
Teaching has the highest English requirements of any profession, set for teacher registration:
- IELTS Academic: 7.5 overall — Speaking & Listening 8.0, Reading & Writing 7.0
- Alternatively, four years of study in English in a recognised country may satisfy the language requirement.
Intakes, fees & registration
- Intakes: February and July
- Tuition: approx. AUD $28,000 – $40,000 per year
- Registration: NESA (NSW) / VIT (VIC) / QCT (QLD) before you teach
Contact us to map your degree to an eligible Master of Teaching and plan toward the IELTS 7.5 benchmark.
Top providers we work with
Study Teaching & Education at top-ranked universities.
We partner with 40+ Australian universities and vocational providers. These are the institutions most students choose for Teaching & Education — based on rankings, fee, location and PR-pathway support.
Ready when you are
Find the right university match in 30 minutes.
Our counsellors will shortlist 3 – 5 universities for Teaching & Education based on your budget, IELTS score, preferred city and PR goals — for free.