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Education

Teacher — Primary / Secondary

VCE recommended

Primary School Teachers educate children between the ages of 5 and 12, using a prescribed curriculum to develop literacy and numeracy skills and foster social, physical and emotional growth. Secondary School Teachers teach one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students.

SUBJECTS TO TAKE

Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.

Year 11

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Religion and Society
  • Free Choice Subject
  • Free Choice Subject
  • Free Choice Subject

Year 12

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Free Choice Subject
  • Free Choice Subject
  • Free Choice Subject

Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.

AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS

Programs available within Salesian.

Specialist program (SBAT)

Industry Pathways Program — Early Childhood, Health Services

VET options

  • Certificate 3 in Early Childhood and Care
  • Certificate 3 in Education Support

AFTER SCHOOL

University courses and alternative routes in.

University courses

  • Bachelor of Arts (Education)
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)
  • Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Alternative pathways into university

  • Certificate 4 in Education Support
  • Diploma in Teacher Education

RELATED CAREERS

Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.

Teacher — SecondaryStudent Support OfficerKindergarten TeacherChildcare Worker