Primary School Teacher

Overview

Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and thirteen. They create learning experiences and materials to deliver a set curriculum and to support student mental, physical, intellectual and social development. They often lead extracurricular activities such as coaching sports teams or excursions.

Work is onsite at schools located in rural, suburban and urban areas. Work outside of school hours and travel for excursions are common.

Suitable for people with good communication skills and the ability to interact positively with children.

Day-to-day

• plan and prepare classroom lessons, activities and excursions for primary school students
• teach literacy, numeracy, social science, creative expression and physical education
• participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• discuss individual progress and problems with students and parents, and seek advice from student counsellors and senior teachers
• lead discussions and supervise work in class
• prepare and mark tests, projects, homework and assignments to evaluate student progress
• ensure discipline in classrooms and school areas
• contribute to extra-curricular tasks such as sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs.

Considerations

• stressful.