Primary School Teachers

Key Tasks

• •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

Employment Projections to 2034