OSCA 2024 · 251331 · Skill level 1
Secondary School Teacher: OSCA 251331
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Secondary School Teacher is OSCA 2024 code 251331. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (241311 and 241411). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 251331
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 241311
Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 241311ANZSCO 241411 · in part
Secondary School Teacher
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Visas for ANZSCO 241411
The job
What a secondary school teacher does
Teaches one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students, and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Delivers differentiated learning programs in one or more subjects to secondary school students
- Employs effective classroom management skills to maintain a safe, supportive and positive learning environment
- Develops students' interests, abilities and coordination by way of creative activities
- Guides discussions and supervises work in class
- Prepares, administers and marks tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students' progress, and records the results
- Discusses individuals' progress with students and parents, and prepares written reports on a regular basis
- Seeks advice from School Counsellors and senior teachers
- Participates in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
- Liaises with parents, the community and business groups
- Participates in extra-curricular activities such as sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs
Questions
OSCA 251331: common questions
What is the OSCA code for secondary school teacher?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 251331?
Is Secondary School Teacher on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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