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A Physical Education (PE) Teacher promotes fitness, plans lessons, organises activities, assesses progress, and ensures safety, supporting extracurricular sports.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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Physical Education Teacher careers

A Physical Education (PE) Teacher promotes health and fitness among students at primary and secondary levels. They design and deliver lessons focused on skills development, teamwork, and physical health.

Physical Education Teachers include planning sports activities, assessing progress, organising events, and ensuring safety during exercises. They also support extracurricular sports while creating an engaging environment for learning.

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