JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary school teachers educate primary school children by planning and conducting an education programme to develop literacy and numeracy, as well as the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth of their students. Secondary school teachers teach one or more subjects within the school curriculum to secondary students. Subject areas include English, mathematics, science, history, geography, drama, dance, art, music, health and physical education, design, information technology, languages other than English, and home economics.
DUTIES AND TASKS
Secondary school teachers may perform the following tasks:
- prepare daily lessons and long-term teaching programmes in accordance with state or territory curriculum and guidelines
- use information technology to assist with lesson preparation, teaching and reporting
- set tests, exams, projects, assignments and homework; mark and correct assessments; and sort the results
- evaluate and report on the progress of students, and discuss individual performance and problems with students and parents
- establish and maintain good working habits and discipline in classrooms and throughout the school.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- enthusiasm for, and ability in, their chosen subject area and teaching
- high-level organisational skills
- able to communicate concepts and instructions clearly
- enjoy working with teenagers
- patient when dealing with students of differing abilities and cultures
- acceptance of the rights and needs of all individuals
- prepared to work outside of school hours