Primary School Teachers (ANZSCO 2412)
Primary School Teachers play a crucial role in educating and shaping the minds of young children. They teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students and are responsible for promoting their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand, most Primary School Teachers have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's 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 also be required.
Tasks Include:
- Teaching literacy, numeracy, social science, creative expression, and physical education skills to primary school students.
- Presenting the prescribed curriculum using a range of teaching techniques and materials.
- Developing students' interests, abilities, and coordination through creative activities.
- Guiding discussions and supervising work in the classroom.
- 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 parents, community, and business groups.
- Maintaining class and scholastic records.
- Performing extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sports, school concerts, excursions, and special interest programs.
- Supervising student teachers on placement.
Occupations:
- 241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher)
- 241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)
- 241213 Primary School Teacher
241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher)
A Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori teaches and coordinates curriculum activities in the Māori language for children at the primary school level. This role requires a high skill level (Skill Level 1).
241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)
A Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori is responsible for teaching and coordinating curriculum activities in the Māori language for students at the primary school level. This is a senior level teaching position that requires a high skill level (Skill Level 1).
241213 Primary School Teacher
A Primary School Teacher teaches and coordinates a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students. Registration or licensing is required for this occupation, and it also falls under Skill Level 1. There is a specialization available for Primary School Teacher-Librarian.
Occupation | ANZSCO Code |
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Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher) | 241211 |
Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) | 241212 |
Primary School Teacher | 241213 |