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What are the prerequisites for primary school teaching in Australia?

I’m thinking about being primary school teacher when I leave school and I need to know whether you have to study Maths Studies in high school. I’m not exactly that good at maths so I want to do Maths Applications which is simpler than Maths Studies.
Any information is great :)

To become a primary teacher you usually have to study primary school teaching or education at university. Alternatively, you can undertake a postgraduate qualification specialising in primary education after completing a degree with relevant study areas.

To get into these courses you usually need to pass your TEE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English and mathematics are normally required. Entry to postgraduate courses usually requires a relevant bachelor degree. The various universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Degree Courses
Curtin University of Technology – various locations:
- Bachelor of Education (Primary Education), 4 years full time

Edith Cowan University – Mt Lawley Campus:
- Bachelor of Education (Kindergarten through Primary), 4 years full time or equivalent

Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley and South West Campuses:
- Bachelor of Education (Primary), 4 years full time or equivalent

Murdoch University – Murdoch and Rockingham Campuses:
- Bachelor of Education (Primary), 4 years full time or equivalent

University of Notre Dame Australia – Fremantle Campus:
- Bachelor of Education (Primary), 4 years full time or equivalent

University of Notre Dame Australia – Broome Campus:
- Bachelor of Education (Kindergarten to Year 7), 4 years full time or equivalent

Additional Information
Teachers in WA must hold registration with the Western Australian College of Teaching. Contact the College for details.

To work in schools in Western Australia, you must obtain a Working with Children Check issued by the Department of Education and Training. Some institutions may also require a current Department of Education and Training Crim-Trac Police Clearance.

Teachers are required by mandatory reporting laws to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
http://www.wacot.wa.edu.au/index.php?section=1

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2 Responses to “What are the prerequisites for primary school teaching in Australia?”

  1. You’ll need to do Maths A or B.
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  2. To become a primary teacher you usually have to study primary school teaching or education at university. Alternatively, you can undertake a postgraduate qualification specialising in primary education after completing a degree with relevant study areas.

    To get into these courses you usually need to pass your TEE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English and mathematics are normally required. Entry to postgraduate courses usually requires a relevant bachelor degree. The various universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

    Degree Courses
    Curtin University of Technology – various locations:
    - Bachelor of Education (Primary Education), 4 years full time

    Edith Cowan University – Mt Lawley Campus:
    - Bachelor of Education (Kindergarten through Primary), 4 years full time or equivalent

    Edith Cowan University – Mount Lawley and South West Campuses:
    - Bachelor of Education (Primary), 4 years full time or equivalent

    Murdoch University – Murdoch and Rockingham Campuses:
    - Bachelor of Education (Primary), 4 years full time or equivalent

    University of Notre Dame Australia – Fremantle Campus:
    - Bachelor of Education (Primary), 4 years full time or equivalent

    University of Notre Dame Australia – Broome Campus:
    - Bachelor of Education (Kindergarten to Year 7), 4 years full time or equivalent

    Additional Information
    Teachers in WA must hold registration with the Western Australian College of Teaching. Contact the College for details.

    To work in schools in Western Australia, you must obtain a Working with Children Check issued by the Department of Education and Training. Some institutions may also require a current Department of Education and Training Crim-Trac Police Clearance.

    Teachers are required by mandatory reporting laws to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect.
    http://www.wacot.wa.edu.au/index.php?section=1

    References :

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