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249 Miscellaneous Education Professionals

ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
Reference period
2022

249 Miscellaneous Education Professionals

This minor group covers Education Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Education Advisers and Reviewers, Private Tutors and Teachers, and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Unit Group

2491 Education Advisers and Reviewers

Education Advisers and Reviewers conduct educational research, develop course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions, and review and examine the work of teachers and the results from curriculum programs in school settings.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

  • consulting with teachers, principals and administrative officials of educational institutions to coordinate educational programs and provide advice
  • identifying and evaluating developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
  • serving on committees to identify present and future needs within the educational system, and planning, developing and modifying facilities and programs
  • documenting subjects and courses developed, and evaluating new courses
  • organising and conducting workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programs and methods
  • applying knowledge of learning processes and school structures to develop operational and training programs, and submitting them for decision and funding
  • visiting schools and observing teachers in the classroom, noting pupil response, motivation and teaching techniques
  • discussing programs, records and teachers with School Principals to record academic performance of schools, welfare of pupils and performance of individual teachers
  • making suggestions to government officials about improvements to educational facilities, equipment, buildings and staff to ensure continued standards of education

Occupations:

  • 249111 Education Adviser
  • 249112 Education Reviewer

249111 Education Adviser

Conducts educational research and develops course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

  • Curriculum Advisory Teacher
  • Education Officer
  • Home-School Liaison Officer
  • Preschool Adviser

249112 Education Reviewer

Reviews and examines the work of teachers in classrooms and schools, and observes the results of the application of curriculum programs in primary, middle or intermediate school, or secondary educational institutions.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

  • School Inspector
Unit Group

2492 Private Tutors and Teachers

Private Tutors and Teachers teach students in the practice, theory and performance of subjects, such as art, dance, drama and music, in private training establishments.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

  • planning programs of study for individual students and groups
  • preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area
  • instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area
  • assigning problems and exercises relative to students' training needs and talents
  • assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement
  • revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction
  • preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments
  • keeping abreast of developments in the subject area by attending professional conferences, seminars and courses, reading current literature, and talking with colleagues
  • may arrange visits and tours to professional exhibitions and performances
  • may organise for exhibitions or performances of students' work

Occupations:

  • 249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
  • 249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
  • 249213 Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)
  • 249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
  • 249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec

249211 Art Teacher (Private Tuition)

Teaches students in the practice and theory of art in private training establishments.

Skill Level: 1

249212 Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)

Teaches students in the practice, theory and performance of dance in private training establishments.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

  • Ballet Teacher (Private Tuition)

249213 Drama Teacher (Private Tuition)

Teaches students in the practice, theory and performance of drama in private training establishments.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

  • Elocution Teacher

249214 Music Teacher (Private Tuition)

Teaches students in the practice, theory and performance of music in private training establishments.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

  • Singing Teacher (Private Tuition)

249299 Private Tutors and Teachers nec

This occupation group covers Private Tutors and Teachers not elsewhere classified.

Skill Level: 1

Occupations in this group include:

  • Craft Teacher (Private Tuition)
  • Dressmaking Teacher (Private Tuition)
  • Language Tutor (Private Tuition)
  • Maths Tutor (Private Tuition)
Unit Group

2493 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages teach classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include:

  • assessing the extent of language difficulties in students for whom English is a second language
  • teaching students individually and in small groups out of the regular classroom, and assisting students within normal classroom settings
  • teaching students English language skills using a variety of methods including lecture and visual demonstration
  • providing assistance to other classroom teachers by designing special teaching programs for students with English language difficulties
  • designing and producing teaching materials and adapting existing materials
  • preparing course outlines and goals
  • assigning lessons, correcting homework, and preparing and grading exams
  • analysing, recording and reporting progress to regular classroom teachers, parents and students

Occupation:

  • 249311 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

249311 Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Alternative Title:

  • English as a Second Language Teacher

Teaches classes in English to students whose first language is a language other than English.

Skill Level: 1