Vocational education teacher, Kaiako mātauranga aramahi
Also known as
- Polytechnic lecturer, institute of technology lecturer, training college tutor, social work tutor, tutor, study skills tutor
Vocational education teachers deliver training courses in applied subjects like trades, fine arts, manufacturing and information technology. They may also oversee apprenticeships.
Your pay could be
$60K
Lower
$78K to $111K
Most common
$150K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
2-3 years
Vocational education teachers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, classrooms and workshops and may travel locally
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be responsible, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- teach students in applied subjects
- give students practical training
- evaluate student work
- oversee apprenticeships
- monitor student performance
- give tests to check progress
- tutor students who need extra help
- plan educational activities
- supervise laboratory work
- maintain student records
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You need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in teaching (tertiary teaching) OR a bachelor's degree in teacher education or similar area
You may need
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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