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What is teaching like as a career?

Salaries, benefits and stories from real Victorian teachers.

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Thinking about becoming a teacher in Victoria? As a teacher, you will have opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of your students and the broader community.

Teacher salaries

Teachers earn between $78,021 and $126,992, while principals earn up to $236,313.

Supports for graduate teachers

Information on professional development, mentoring and incentives.

How we're supporting the teaching workforce

Find out what’s happening in Victoria to better attract, retain and support teachers.

Hear stories from real teachers across Victoria

Find out what a career in teaching is really like from teachers who share their experiences.

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Irene Bakulikira

Irene is passionate about being a role model for her students after she came to Victoria as a refugee.

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Jason Aquilina

After working as an electrician for 15 years, Jason now shares his passion in teaching his students electrotechnology.

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Jo-Anne Weinman

After starting a robotics club at her children’s school, she’s now studying an employment-based teaching degree.

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    Mr Cogo

    Join comedian Nazeem Hussain as he reunites with his science teacher from Melbourne High School, Mr Cogo.

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    Shelley Richardson

    Shelley uses her experience in performing arts to tailor her maths classes, particularly helping other neurodivergent people connect with learning.

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    Stephanie Swain

    As a proud Indigenous woman and Koorie Coordinator, Stephanie helps Aboriginal students build cultural connections.

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    Alex Johnson

    Physical activity helps Alex be a better teacher and builds her students’ skills and confidence.

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    Matt Brand

    Moving from the UK to Victoria allowed Matt to pursue his passion subjects and become Assistant Principal.

Teaching in regional Victoria

These teachers and pre-service teachers made the move to towns across regional Victoria to teach.

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    Naima in Mansfield

    Naima moved from Queensland to a town in the foothills of the Victorian Alps.

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    Simon in Torquay

    Assistant Principal Simon moved his family to Torquay on Victoria's Surf Coast.

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    Zoe in Moyston

    Graphic designer-turned-teacher Zoe tapped into relocation incentives to teach in the Grampians.

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    Pre-service teachers in Rainbow

    Pre-service teachers (PSTs) Jonah, Sarah, and Jacinta head out to the country town of Rainbow for a teaching placement.

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