Ageing workforce means future teacher shortages

Ageing workforce means future teacher shortages Ageing workforce means future teacher shortagesPosted October 13, 2011, by Louisa Veidelis An ageing workforce in the education sector may mean upcoming skills shortages at schools and TAFE institutions. The average age of Australian school teachers is now 45 years old, and 33 per cent of permanent school teachers will reach retirement age in the next five years, according to the NSW Auditor-Generals Report which examines employment trends in NSW schools (February 2008). The Department of Education and Training is faced with the loss of large numbers of retiring teachers and their associated skills, said Peter Achterstraat, Auditor-General of NSW. While the overall impact of the ageing workforce is likely to be gradual, there is still a risk of teacher shortages. Many industries are being affected by the ageing Australian workforce, but it is expected to hit the education workforce particularly hard because the average age of teachers i s greater than that of any industry sector. Certain jobs, such as maths and science teachers, are expected to experience significant shortages, according to the NSW Auditor-Generals Office. So if youre looking for a new career that will grow during the financial downturn, now could be the time to study for that diploma of education. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchesaustralia future economyjobs of the future australiafuture jobs in demand 2020list of skill shortages in australiamillennials in the workforce statistics CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire Onlin eLouisa VeidelisRelated ArticlesBrowse moreAdvertisingJob hunting tipsHow to get a job in advertisingWith shows like The Gruen Transfer, 30 Seconds and Mad Men all centring on the ad world, the advertising industry is looking sexier than ever.Charles Sturt University (CSU)MBAHow to Find The One When Choosing An MBAMaking the decision to study an MBA should not be taken lightly, it requires a good amount of time, effort and money, so to help ensure you choose the right MBA weve put together a little checklist.CAREER INSPIRATIONFinancial crisis affects jobsThe turmoil on Wall Street has heavily impacted mortgage repayments and petrol prices, and now the financial crisis is hitting Australian employment. The economic slowdown is expected to put pressure on the jobs market with the Reserve Bank predicting a j