Primary School Teachers

Primary School Teachers teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

**Tasks include:**

- teaching literacy, numeracy, social science, creative expression and physical education skills to primary school students - presenting prescribed curriculum using a range of teaching techniques and materials - developing students' interests, abilities and coordination by way of creative activities - guiding discussions and supervising work in class - preparing, administering and marking tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students' progress and recording the results - discussing individual progress and problems with students and parents, and seeking advice from Student Counsellors and senior teachers - maintaining discipline in classrooms and other school areas - participating in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops - liaising with parent, community and business groups - maintaining class and scholastic records - performing extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs - supervising student teachers on placement