Secondary School Teacher Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Secondary School Teacher:

  • Bachelor of Education or Science
  • Respect for children and an interest in helping them develop both academically and as people
  • Excellent communication skills for working with children, other teachers and parents
  • Good listening skills
  • The capacity to learn quickly
  • Strong organisational skills
  • The ability to inspire and enthuse children
  • Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility and patience
  • A caring nature and an understanding of the needs and feelings of children
  • The ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
  • A sense of humour and the ability to keep things in perspective
  • Creativity
  • A good knowledge of the subject you're going to teach.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Secondary School Teacher skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Secondary School Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.