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.

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