Primary School Teachers teach and coordinate a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students.

Skill Level

1

Specialisations

• Primary School Teacher-Librarian

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Primary School Teacher is Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Applications are assessed against two criteria: Qualifications AND English Language Proficiency. The applicant must meet both requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment
• Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a minimum of four years full time or part time equivalent higher education level of study. It can also include other qualifications
    • This must include a relevant initial teacher education qualification that is an Australian Bachelor Degree – AQF level 7 or higher
      • 1-year full time university level study of Primary School Teacher; and
      • Completion of at least 45 days of supervised teaching practice with students from 5 to 12 years of age in a secondary school setting
    • Other higher education qualifications must be comparable to AQF level 6 or higher
  • English Language Proficiency
    • Completion of four years of study comparable to an Australian Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) in higher education in either of the following countries:
      • Australia
      • Canada
      • Republic of Ireland
      • New Zealand
      • United Kingdom
      • United States of America
        OR
    • Completion of an English language test – IETLS
      • Score of at least 7.0 in reading and writing
      • Score of at least 8.0 in speaking and listening

Teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students and promote students’ social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

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

Skill Level

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.

Occupations in this Group

• 241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher)
• 241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)
• 241213 Primary School Teacher