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.

• 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