SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER | ANZSCO 241411

WHAT DOES A SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER DO?

A Secondary School Teacher under ANZSCO 241411 teaches one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students (typically ages 12 to 18 / Years 7 to 12), and promotes students' intellectual, social, emotional, and vocational development. The occupation sits within ANZSCO Unit Group 2414, Secondary School Teachers, and carries an ANZSCO Skill Level 1 rating in Australia, requiring a qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher, including specialised initial teacher education.

Typical day to day duties include:

• Teaching specialised curriculum subjects such as Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, Languages, or Design & Technology to secondary students
• Presenting curriculum content using advanced instructional strategies, multimedia technology, and practical laboratory or workshop activities
• Preparing lesson plans, differentiated course materials, and formative assessments aligned with state and national curriculum standards (e.g., HSC, VCE, QCE, SACE, WACE)
• Setting, administering, marking, and grading examinations, essays, assignments, and practical projects
• Recording scholastic achievement, tracking student growth, and preparing formal academic reports
• Discussing student progress, academic pathways, and behavioural development with parents, guardians, and school careers advisors
• Participating in faculty curriculum planning, departmental moderation, professional development, and staff meetings
• Providing pastoral care, maintaining student discipline, and actively supporting extracurricular school activities, sports, and excursions

SUBCLASS 482 FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS – CSOL LIST

The Subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa replaced the older Temporary Skill Shortage visa in December 2024, introducing the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The CSOL sets out priority skilled occupations eligible for multi-year temporary employer-sponsored work visas with clear pathways to permanent residence.

Secondary School Teacher sits on the CSOL under the code ANZSCO 241411. This code is used by approved Australian high schools and secondary colleges to sponsor overseas teachers for up to four years under the Core Skills stream of the Subclass 482 visa and for permanent residency under Subclass 186.

SUBCLASS 482 ANZSCO REQUIREMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

The nominated position must genuinely match the teaching duties set out under ANZSCO 241411. Case officers examine the job description, teaching load, and subject curriculum to ensure genuine alignment with secondary schooling standards (Years 7 to 12).

ANZSCO Skill Level 1 requires at least four years of full-time higher education study, including an initial teacher education qualification that qualifies the applicant to teach at least one or two distinct secondary subject areas. If the position is strictly for middle years without senior secondary curriculum, ANZSCO 241311 may apply; if primary teaching, ANZSCO 241213 applies; and if special education, ANZSCO 241511 applies.

ANZSCO requirement for Secondary School Teachers includes a bachelor degree or higher qualification with initial teacher education specific to secondary school education, alongside state teacher registration.

SC 482 VISA REQUIREMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

To be granted a Subclass 482 visa under the Core Skills stream as a Secondary School Teacher, applicants generally need to meet the following criteria:

• A genuine, approved sponsor. The school or college must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor, or apply concurrently
• An approved nomination for ANZSCO 241411, with an annual salary meeting or exceeding the Core Skills Income Threshold and the annual market salary rate for secondary teachers
• A positive AITSL skills assessment confirming qualifications, secondary subject specialisations, and the 45-day high school practicum
• Eligibility for teacher registration in the state or territory where the school is located
• English language proficiency meeting Department of Home Affairs visa standards
• Clear health examination through an approved panel physician and police clearances from all relevant countries

The Core Skills Income Threshold sets the baseline salary an employer must offer. Australian high school teacher salary scales under state awards and enterprise agreements comfortably exceed this threshold. The visa can be granted for up to four years, with family members included as secondary applicants.

SUBCLASS 482 VISA APPLICATION CHARGES

Government visa application charges are indexed annually on 1 July. Sponsoring schools cover the nomination fee and the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, while applicants budget for individual visa fees, AITSL assessment fees, and state teacher registration costs.

SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS – SUBCLASS 482 (SID) VISA

The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) is the designated assessing authority for Secondary School Teachers (ANZSCO 241411).

AITSL assesses whether the applicant's educational qualifications, initial teacher training, subject methodology, and supervised practicum meet Australian professional standards for secondary school teachers.

The AITSL assessment criteria require:

• A minimum of four (4) years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study culminating in a qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher
• At least one (1) full academic year of full-time initial teacher education specific to secondary school teaching (covering students aged 12 to 18 / Years 7 to 12)
• Completion of study qualifying the applicant to teach at least one or two secondary school curriculum subjects
• Completion of at least 45 days of structured, supervised teaching practice with secondary school students (Years 7 to 12) as a compulsory component of the initial teacher education course
• Demonstrated English language proficiency via the 4-year study exemption or the official Academic IELTS test

Applicants should provide comprehensive documentary evidence, including:

• Certified academic transcripts and degree certificates for all completed higher education programs
• An official university statement verifying the supervised secondary teaching practicum (exact number of days, secondary school setting, and student age range)
• Employment reference letters on official school letterhead detailing subject areas taught, dates, and hours worked
• Academic IELTS Test Report Form (or proof of qualifying higher education study in an exempt country)

A positive AITSL skills assessment outcome is valid for two years from the date of issue for migration purposes.

SUBCLASS 186 FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS – EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME

The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) provides direct permanent residence for qualified Secondary School Teachers nominated by an Australian high school or college. For educators working in Australia on a Subclass 482 visa, the 186 represents the ideal pathway to secure permanent residency.

Approval under Subclass 186 grants immediate Australian permanent residency for the teacher and their family, offering unconstrained work rights, access to Medicare, and a direct route to Australian citizenship.

SC 186 VISA REQUIREMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

For the Direct Entry (DE) stream, applicants generally need to meet the following criteria:

• A nomination from an approved Australian high school or secondary college for a genuine, full-time, ongoing position for at least two years
• A salary meeting or exceeding the relevant income threshold and the market rate for secondary teachers
• A positive AITSL skills assessment for Secondary School Teacher (ANZSCO 241411)
• At least three (3) years of relevant full-time post-qualification secondary teaching experience
• Being under 45 years of age at the time of application (limited exemptions apply)
• Competent English (IELTS 6.0 in each band or accepted equivalent)
• Health and character clearances

SKILLS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS – SC 186 VISA

A positive AITSL skills assessment is mandatory for Direct Entry Subclass 186 applicants in this occupation and must be current at the time of visa lodgement. The same four-year study, secondary subject methodology, 45-day high school practicum, and English requirements apply.

Because Direct Entry also requires three years of relevant post-qualification experience, applicants should compile certified service statements, lesson observations, and curriculum documentation early.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must differentiate between the AITSL Skills Assessment English requirement and the Department of Home Affairs visa English requirement. AITSL enforces a rigorous academic standard for teacher accreditation.

Where an English test is required for AITSL, only the Academic IELTS test is accepted on a single Test Report Form dated within 24 months, requiring at least 7.0 in Reading and Writing, and at least 8.0 in Speaking and Listening.

EXEMPTIONS ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

AITSL Study Exemption: Applicants who have completed at least four (4) full years of higher education (university level) study in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States resulting in a recognised qualification are exempt from the Academic IELTS test for AITSL assessment purposes.

For Department of Home Affairs visa applications, passport holders from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland are exempt from standard English testing.

STATE AND TERRITORY TEACHER REGISTRATION & WWCC

A positive AITSL skills assessment and an approved visa allow a Secondary School Teacher to migrate to Australia, but teaching is a regulated profession. Registration with the relevant state or territory teacher regulatory authority is mandatory prior to teaching in an Australian high school:

• New South Wales: NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Victoria: Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• Queensland: Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
• Western Australia: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
• South Australia: Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRBSA)
• Tasmania, ACT & NT: Respective State / Territory Teacher Registration Boards

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), issued by the respective state or territory government, is mandatory for all secondary educators.

SALARY EXPECTATIONS IN AUSTRALIA

Salaries for Secondary School Teachers in Australia are governed by transparent state education awards and enterprise agreements. Secondary educators in high-demand subject specialisations (STEM, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and those working in regional or remote areas frequently receive significant additional allowances, subsidized housing, and retention payments.

WHY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ARE IN DEMAND IN AUSTRALIA

• Severe national shortages in specialist secondary disciplines including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design & Technology, and Languages
• Increasing enrolments in Australian high schools driven by demographic growth and high retention rates to Year 12
• Regional and rural secondary colleges facing ongoing challenges in attracting specialist subject teachers
• Retirement of senior secondary educators creating leadership and subject-coordination vacancies nationwide
• Inclusion of Secondary School Teacher on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), confirming ongoing national priority for skilled migration

EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN AUSTRALIA

Australian public education departments, Catholic education bodies, and independent high schools can sponsor qualified overseas Secondary School Teachers through the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa, the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) visa, and regional employer-sponsored visa programs.

At Migration Republic, we manage the complete employer sponsorship process for secondary schools, handling Standard Business Sponsorship, Labour Market Testing compliance, AITSL skills assessments, state teacher registrations, and nomination lodgements.

We help employers with:

• Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) applications and school eligibility audits
• Sponsoring overseas Secondary School Teachers under the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa
• Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) permanent residency applications
• Labour Market Testing (LMT) compliance aligned with academic term recruitment cycles
• AITSL skills assessment document preparation and subject methodology verification
• State teacher registration guidance across all Australian jurisdictions
• Long-term permanent residency strategies and ongoing sponsorship compliance

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HOW MIGRATION REPUBLIC CAN HELP YOU

Navigating an AITSL skills assessment for secondary teaching with its 45-day high school practicum and Academic IELTS benchmarks, securing state teacher registration, and managing employer nomination applications requires expert guidance. Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Republic specialise in education migration to ensure your visa pathway is seamless.

Here's what we take care of for you:

• Confirming that ANZSCO 241411 accurately matches your teaching qualification and subject specialisations
• Preparing and lodging a complete, decision-ready AITSL skills assessment application
• Assisting with state/territory teacher registration (NESA, VIT, QCT, TRBWA, TRBSA) and WWCC checks
• Evaluating employer sponsorship options under Subclass 482 and Subclass 186
• Managing your full visa application from nomination through to grant

Frequently Asked Questions – Employer Sponsorship for Secondary School Teachers