Primary School Teacher
Engage children with the learning process to develop their literacy and numeracy skills, and foster social, physical and emotional growth.
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- What's it like to be a Primary School Teacher?
- How to become a Primary School Teacher
- Latest Primary School Teacher jobs
- Top skills and experience for Primary School Teachers
- Is Primary School Teacher the right role for you?
- Primary School Teacher role reviews
What's it like to be a Primary School Teacher?
Primary School Teachers educate children between the ages of 5 and 12. They use a prescribed curriculum to develop students’ literacy and numeracy skills, and foster social, physical and emotional growth.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Preparing lesson plans, teaching a full range of subject areas and assessing and evaluating students’ educational progress.
- Maintaining productive working habits and discipline in the classroom and supervising students both in the classroom and outside during breaks.
- Discussing students’ progress with parents and guardians as well as organising and supervising school activities such as excursions and camps.
How to become a Primary School Teacher
To become a Primary School Teacher in Australia, you need to complete an approved bachelor degree and register with your state or territory’s Teacher Registration Authority.
- Complete a Bachelor of Education (Primary) or a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood/Primary). This typically takes 4 years of full-time study and provides you with the knowledge needed to teach a full range of subjects and understand and engage students. You will also gain valuable experience through scheduled work placements.
- If you already have a bachelor degree in another discipline, complete an approved postgraduate degree such as a Master of Teaching (Primary). This typically takes 2 years of full-time study and will also give you valuable work experience.
- To become a qualified teacher and find work in a school, you must be registered with your state or territory’s Teacher Registration Authority. For more information on the specific requirements for registration please see your relevant state authority.
- Ensure you have a current Working with Children Check. Some employers may also prefer you to have a First Aid certification.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Primary School Teacher employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Teaching
VIT Registration
Classroom Management
Teaching Practice
Queensland College of Teachers Registration
NSW Teacher Accreditation
Child Safeguarding
Literacy
Assessment Practice
Working with Children
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Latest Primary School Teacher reviews
Sep 2024
My experience as a primary teacher has been a rewarding journey filled with creativity, meaningful connections, and the joy of witnessing my students' growth and discovery.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Teaching
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEducation & Training
The good thingsAs a primary teacher, there are many enjoyable and challenging aspects that make the job both rewarding and demanding.
Enjoyable Aspects:
Impact on Young Lives: Seeing students grow and develop i...
The challengesAs a primary teacher, you might appreciate the opportunity to shape young minds and foster a love of learning. Watching students grow, both academically and personally, can be incredibly rewarding. I ...
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May 2021
Teaching is an extremely important job, nurturing the next generation but the pressure and and expectations are make it neatly impossible to do your job.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Education (Prepatory - Year 12)
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationPrimary
The good thingsThe data keeping expectation, high level of asd, adhd , add and special needs students means that you have little time to plan and teach innovative lessons. I spend most of my free lessons managing th...
The challengesLack of time and physical support.
Growing expectations and special needs of children to be met.
Crowded curriculum, no time
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