Career information for your major
Discipline overview
Education is a rewarding career that can truly change lives. Few other jobs let you have such a profound impact on the lives of so many children. As an educator you’ll play an important role in the social, cognitive and emotional development of your students and become a respected member of your community.
Key employability skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation and time management skills
- Creative problem solving and critical thinking
- IT/Technical literacy
- Adaptability
- Leadership and collaborative skills
- Classroom and education environment management
Specialised areas
- Early years
- Primary teaching
- Secondary teaching
- Special education
- TESOL
- Educational leadership
Career Pathways
(data sourced from QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey and LinkedIn Alumni Search)
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Make sure you consider the fast-tracked career pathway programs which are offered by some large corporate organisations and government agencies. Here are some of the organisations that take graduates of this discipline.
Details of relevant graduate recruitment programs can be found on websites such as GradConnection. |
Whether you are considering a number of career possibilities, are starting to think deeply about your career future or have a clear career idea in mind, it’s useful to explore the range of career possibilities available. Below is a list of jobs held by UOW graduates, up to 6 months after graduation:
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The following list is of jobs held by UOW Alumni, more than 6 months after graduation. Note that some of these graduates have undertaken further study:
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Explore the type of organisations you would like to work for by looking at some of the employers in your field.
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Key industry job websites
Many industries have job websites dedicated to careers within their industry. These also often have links to other career resources. Also be aware that LinkedIn Jobs is increasingly used by employers to target graduates.
Professional bodies and associations
Build your career network and stay up to date with the latest developments in your industry by joining a professional association.
- Association of Independent Schools
- NSW Teachers Federation
- Australian Association for Research in Education
- Australian Professional Teachers Association (APTA)
Other important departments and authorities to reference in Education include:
- Department of Education (DoE)
- NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
- Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
Postgraduate study and research
UOW offers a Master of Teaching for students with a bachelor degree who wish to qualify as a teacher.
Various other postgraduate qualifications are offered for those who wish to further or specialise their education studies, including the Master of Education, Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies,Graduate Diploma in TESOL, Graduate Certificate in TESOL, and Graduate Certificate in Autism.