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ANZSCO code – 241213 Primary School Teacher

241213: Primary School Teacher Description Teaches and coordinates a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students. Registration or licensing is required. Skill Level 1 Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Assessing Authority

  • Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

migration@aitsl.edu.au  Specialisations

  • Primary School Teacher-Librarian

 Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation. Unit 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. Indicative Skill Level In Australia and New Zealand: 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.  

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

 Other occupations in this Unit Group

  • 241211: Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher)
  • 241212: Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)