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Overview
Philosophy teachers in secondary school plan lessons, teach philosophical ideas and methods, support students individually and assess knowledge through assignments, tests and examinations.
In job descriptions, look for curriculum objectives, ethics, logic, philosophical schools of thought, classroom management, course materials, student progress, homework and cooperation with educational staff.
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Philosophy teacher secondary school work combines subject teaching with adolescent classroom practice. The teacher plans lessons, introduces philosophical questions, guides discussion and assesses written or oral work against curriculum objectives.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include history of philosophy, ethics, logic, metaphysics, classroom management, course materials and constructive feedback. The role also needs attention to student behaviour, learning difficulties and cooperation with educational support staff.
Salary context
Salary context depends on teaching load, subject responsibility, class size and extra duties. A philosophy teacher with curriculum development, mentoring, examinations or school event responsibilities carries a broader scope than lesson delivery alone.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward subject coordination, curriculum work, mentoring new teachers, educational development or broader humanities teaching responsibilities. Strong lesson planning and fair assessment records are useful evidence.
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Alternative labels
philosophy teacher
high school philosophy teacher
secondary school teacher of philosophy
secondary school philosophy tutor
teacher of philosophy in secondary schools
philosophy teacher high school
philosophy tutor secondary school
philosophical studies teacher in secondary school
philosophical studies high school teacher
Occupation group
secondary school teacher (2330.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e8b93ce7-e39b-4261-a25a-9b84764eb724 |
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| ESCO code | 2330.1.14 |
| ISCO group | 2330 |
| Concept type | Occupation |