1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, 2006

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UNIT GROUP 2412 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

Occupations:

241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher)

241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)

241213 Primary School Teacher

241211 KAIAKO KURA KAUPAPA MAORI (MAORI-MEDIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER)

Teaches and coordinates curriculum activities in the Maori language for children at primary school level.

Skill Level: 1

241212 POUAKO KURA KAUPAPA MAORI (MAORI-MEDIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL SENIOR TEACHER)

Teaches and coordinates curriculum activities in the Maori language for students at primary school level. This is a senior level teaching position.

Skill Level: 1

241213 PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Teaches and coordinates a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

Primary School Teacher-Librarian