Roger Mantel demonstrating voice techniques to his class
Drama teachers teach different acting styles and techniques. They also teach students about the history and theory of drama. They help students write, direct, analyse and write about performances.
He whakamārama
Ko tā te kaiako toi whakaari mahi ko te whakaako i ngā momo āhuatanga – tikanga hoki o te mahi whakaari. Ka whakaakona hoki e rātou te hītori me ngā ariā o te ao whakaari. Ka āwhina hoki rātou i ngā ākonga ki te tuhi, te hautū, te tātari, me te tuhi whakaaro mō te whakaari.
Entry Requirements
To become a full-time drama teacher at a secondary school you need to have a degree, such as a Bachelor of Arts majoring in performing arts, drama, theatre or similar, and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching.
Pay
Secondary school drama teachers with four years' tertiary study start on $45,653 a year, but can earn more depending on additional qualifications and experience.
Job Outlook
Level of experience determines chances of getting job
The chances of getting a job as a full-time drama teacher in a school or other educational institute normally vary depending on your experience; however, for trained teachers there are shortages in most areas.
Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
