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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.

What the job involves

  • 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