Primary School Teacher - ANZSCO 241213
- Description
- Teaches and coordinates a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students. Registration or licensing is required.
- Skill Level
- 1
- Specialisations
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- Primary School Teacher-Librarian
- Skills Assessment Authority
- AITSL
- Caveats
- No caveats apply to this occupation.
- Endorsed Correlations to ASCO Occupations
Group: 2412 Primary School Teachers
- Description
- teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
- Tasks
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- 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
- Skill Level
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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.
