Summary Secondary School Teacher in the Southern Region
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "secondary school teacher" was moved from the group Secondary school teachers (NOC 4031) to the group Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220).
Find key facts and figures about working as a secondary school teacher. The following information is applicable to all Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$41.35/hour
Median wage in the Southern Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Southern Region
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Jobs
6 jobs
advertised in Nova Scotia
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Skills
- Advise students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters
- Supervise teaching assistants
- Train student teachers
- Assign and correct homework
- Develop course content
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