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Occupation

251231 Primary School Teacher

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

251231 Primary School Teacher

Teaches a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students, and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.

Registration or licensing is required.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Delivers differentiated learning programs in literacy, numeracy, the humanities, arts, science, technology, and physical education to primary school students
  • Guides discussions and supervises students' work in class
  • Employs effective classroom management skills to maintain a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment
  • Prepares, administers, and reviews assessment tasks to evaluate students' progress
  • Maintains records of students' progress
  • Discusses students' progress with parents and students, and prepares written reports on a regular basis
  • Participates in staff meetings, educational conferences, and workshops
  • Contributes to the development of curriculum programs and resources
  • Performs extra-curricular tasks, such as assisting with sport, concerts, excursions, and special interest programs
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