Australian Teacher Workforce Data

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2024 surveycoming soon! Open from July to October, each state differs.

Australian Teacher Workforce Survey

The biggest teacher survey in Australia is opening soon. This is your chance to get involved and have your say.

Here’s what teachers said in the 2022 survey...
76% of the teacher workforce are women
83% of registered teachers were born in Australia
70% of registered teachers are aged 30-59
81% of registered teachers are working in schools
74% of the teacher workforce have more than 10 years’ experience
74% of registered teachers are working full-time
Transitions to middle leadership typically occur after 10-19 years in the profession
Full-time classroom teachers work an average of 53.7 hours per week during term
4% of registered teachers are working in early childhood services
15% of registered teachers are not working as teachers
10% of the teacher workforce are employed on casual relief contracts
What will we learn from teachers this year?
Australian Teacher Workforce Survey
Coming soon!

Why should I do the survey?

Each year we ask registered teachers and leaders across schools and early childhood settings to share their experiences and challenges of working in the profession through the Australian Teacher Workforce Survey. The more teachers we hear from, the richer our understanding of the current teaching experience.

Join the growing teacher voice and tell us about:

  • your career intentions – whether you plan to stay in the profession
  • your wellbeing and current job demands
  • your workforce arrangements – including your contractual arrangements and working hours.

Make sure we capture your story when the survey is open in your state or territory - look out for an email from your Teacher Regulatory Authority between July and October. Keep an eye on AITSL’s social media pages for updates.