Australian Teacher Workforce Data

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Australian Teacher Workforce Survey

Last year we heard from over 42,000 teachers! This year we want to hear from even more.

ACT COMMENCES 30 JULY
NSW COMMENCES 2 SEPT
NT COMMENCES 30 JULY
Qld COMMENCES 31 JULY
SA COMMENCES 30 JULY
Tas COMMENCES 23 SEPT
Vic COMMENCES 15 OCT
WA COMMENCES 19 AUG
Here’s what teachers told us before...
76% of the teacher workforce are women
83% of registered teachers were born in Australia
70% of registered teachers are aged 30-59
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.

Fill in the survey and tell us about:

  • your wellbeing and job demands ​
  • your hours – the time you spend teaching and preparing to teach​
  • your career intentions – whether you plan to stay in the profession ​
  • your workforce arrangements – including your contractual arrangements and working hours.

When is the survey open?

Qld COMMENCES31 JULY NT COMMENCES30 JULY SA COMMENCES30 JULY NSW COMMENCES2 SEPT ACT COMMENCES30 JULY Vic COMMENCES15 OCT Tas COMMENCES23 SEPT WA COMMENCES19 AUG

Look out for an email invitation from your teacher regulatory authority soon.