As the education sector continues to evolve, so does the work you do, which is why each year we ask teachers to complete the Australian Teacher Workforce Survey.
Your insights are crucial in helping us understand the realities of your work, so that we can better support and advocate for your profession. We see you, we value your experience, and we want to hear about it!
“The Australian Teacher Workforce Survey provides a platform for teachers to have their voices heard in key discussions about the Australian teacher workforce. By gaining insights into the current opportunities and obstacles within the profession, we can contribute to shaping workforce strategies that effectively empower teachers.”
- Edmund Misson, AITSL
Tell us your story
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, in a position of leadership, retired, or taking a break from teaching – your story matters. All registered teachers across the country are invited to participate in Australia’s biggest survey so we can capture a variety of experiences and viewpoints.
By taking just 5–10 minutes, you can have your say about things like employment arrangements, working hours, career intentions and professional wellbeing. We want to know about your unique experience as a teacher.
What have we learned from teachers so far?
The Teacher Survey data provides us with a comprehensive snapshot of the profession. It’s not ‘just another survey!’ The information we gather from teachers and school leaders across the country helps us build a strong evidence base to inform nationwide policy decisions and workforce planning.
It’s important to take part in the survey year on year, so that you continue to have your voice heard, but also because your experiences change over time.
What we have learned about your workforce:
- We know that 77% of teachers are women, and 70% of registered teachers are aged 30-59.
- We see that 74% of classroom teachers are working full-time, and that full-time classroom teachers work an average of 50 hours per week per term.
- ‘Workload and coping’, ‘reward and recognition’, and ‘administrative workload’ all play a major role in whether teachers intend to remain in the profession until retirement.
We’ve also gained valuable insights into the workforce experiences of our early career teachers, including factors that influence retention, like induction. We understand more about career trajectories, including when teachers typically move to leadership positions.
What will we learn from you this year?

Please check your inbox
Time is running out to do the survey! Your teacher regulatory authority will have emailed you a survey invitation between late July 2024 and mid-October, depending on which state/territory you are in.
Search your inbox for ‘Australian Teacher Workforce Survey’ to find the email. If you can’t find it, check your bin! Jump on the opportunity before you miss out – it’s a small investment of time to cross something off your To Do list.
To find out more visit: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/australian-teacher-workforce-data/australian-teacher-workforce-survey
Useful links:
- Read a summary of our findings about early childhood teachers: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/atwd/in-brief/early-childhood-teacher-workforce
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers:
https://www.aitsl.edu.au/atwd/in-focus/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-teachers - And the wider teacher workforce:
https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/australian-teacher-workforce-data/atwd-reports/national-trends-teacher-workforce
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