The SCEI-HE Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a forward-thinking program that prepares pre-service teachers as autonomous, versatile, and creative secondary educators, developing advanced specialised content knowledge and practical skills in a major and minor learning area to design evidence-based interventions supporting diverse learners aged 12–18 years; it fosters critical engagement with historical and contemporary teaching theories, evolving learning models, innovative curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and digital technology integration in chosen disciplines, while equipping classroom-ready graduates with a holistic skill set—including innovative pedagogies, wellbeing practices, and practitioner research methods—to deliver engaging experiences, manage safe and productive environments, leverage technology to motivate students, address 21st-century challenges and global issues, collaborate in teaching teams, and build effective relationships with students, parents/carers, and the broader school community.
Graduate Attributes
SCEI-HE graduates are distinguished by their:
- Flexible and independent learners with a commitment to life-long learning
- Academically knowledgeable at a level appropriate to the program
- Able to use their knowledge and skills to solve problems and think critically
- Critically analyse and evaluate theory and research
- Effective communicators in spoken and written English
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Technologically competent
Pathways for Employment and Further study
Graduates of this course may find employment or undertake further study in any of the following:
- For professional employment in:
- Secondary teachers in government, Catholic, independent, or private schools across Australia
- Specialist teachers in their major and minor learning areas (e.g., English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, The Arts, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, or Languages)
- Casual or relief teachers
- Roles in curriculum development or educational support within schools
- Further postgraduate education
- Doctoral studies
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) may find employment with government, private enterprises and not-for-profit organisations. Graduate employment opportunities include :
- Secondary teachers in government, Catholic, independent, or private schools across Australia
- Specialist teachers in their major and minor learning areas (e.g., English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, The Arts, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, or Languages)
- Casual or relief teachers
- Roles in curriculum development or educational support within schools
- Leading teachers
- Curriculum coordinators
- Year level coordinators
- Roles in education policy, training, or community education program
SCEI-HE Student Life
At SCEI-HE, we recognise that student experiences are just as crucial as educational outcomes. Often, a student’s personal experience and academic performance are interdependent. To support our students holistically, SCEIHE offers referrals to a variety of services:
- Counselling
- Student welfare
- Student legal services
- Academic support
- Muslim prayer rooms and multi-faith spaces
- Living and studying in Australia information
- English language and Academic Writing support
