3 Reasons Why You Should Make A Career Change To Teaching

Changing your career to become a teacher is easier than you might think. Here are some reasons why you should consider switching to a career in teaching.

1. Australia needs more teachers
   While many train as fresh graduates, it’s becoming increasingly common for people to get into teaching later in their lives. It’s never too late to retrain, and the experience gleaned from other careers can pay dividends in the classroom. In fact, there are many reasons why changing your career to teach could be the best decision you ever make.

2. Demand for teaching jobs is at a high
   75 per cent of newly qualified teachers are employed in a teaching role within six months of completing their training, according to the Australian Government. You can find positions advertised online or send your CV if you have a specific school in mind and put your combined experience and teaching qualifications to the test.

3. Teaching degrees are flexible and provide quality experience
   If you are considering changing careers, Excelsia has a teaching course to suit you. The Master of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Secondary) degrees offered by the School of Education at Excelsia have a strong curriculum well-developed to empower students, by allowing them to determine the time and pace of their education, thus enabling them to create a bespoke pathway through the curriculum. The way this course is structured will help students excel not only academically and professionally, but also spiritually and to enable them to make the transition into becoming a qualified teacher.

Dr Peter Stiles, Excelsia’s Senior Education Lecturer, says the University College emphasises the education of the whole student — intellectual and spiritual. While Excelsia’s academic record is impressive, the attention to students’ spiritual development is paramount. “Christians are known by the quality and depth of their love, and the same can be said of the community at Excelsia,” says Dr Stiles. “Our students experience this love abundantly in the friendly body of believers, and they are encouraged in turn to express the love of Christ through kindness to their peers, care of the environment, and service to the community.”

How do I make the career change to teaching?

There are numerous ways to find your path into a teaching career whether you choose to get qualified by studying a teaching degree or seeking further training in a masters degree in educational leadership. To be better prepared, Excelsia also has a helpful guide on how to make a successful career change as well.

Start Your Journey On A Teaching Career Today

For further information, contact:

Lou-Anne Yu

Student Advisor- Education

lou-anne.yu@excelsia.edu.au