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Secondary School Teachers  (NOC 4141)
London Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Secondary school teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments and high school librarians are included in this group.

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Secondary school teachers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum
  • Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies
  • Assign and correct homework
  • Prepare, administer and correct tests
  • Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
  • Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
  • May advise students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters
  • May supervise student teachers.

Secondary school teachers may specialize in such areas as mathematics, English, French, special education or second language instruction. Secondary school teachers of vocational and trades subjects may specialize in areas such as hairdressing or auto mechanics.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Aylmer, Ingersoll, Parkhill, Strathroy, Tillsonburg, Belmont, Erie Rest, Grimmonds Beach, Invererie Heights, Lyndale, Lynhurst, Mitchell Heights, Mount Brydges, North Ward, Orchard Beach, Port Stanley

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Outlook & Prospects for Secondary School Teachers in London Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Secondary School Teachers in London Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
London Region Limited 2012-12-05

The outlook for secondary school teachers in the London area is expected to be limited for 2012-2013. There were more than 3,300 Secondary School Teachers in this region at the time of the 2006 Census.

The outlook for secondary school teachers in the province of Ontario is expected to be limited for 2012-2013. At the time of the 2006 census, there were almost 65,000 secondary school teachers in Ontario. The trend of declining student enrolment is expected to persist and will continue to reduce the demand for new full time teachers. There is a large surplus of recent graduates - thousands more are entering the profession than are leaving every year. This is causing increased competition for long term occasional and supply teaching positions that become available as existing teachers retire or resign. Those teachers capable of teaching technological subjects and music may find it easier to secure full time employment in this field.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Ontario and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.