Description
Teaches one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to middle school or intermediate school students and promotes students’ social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level
1
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 2413 Middle School Teachers (Aus) or Intermediate School Teachers (NZ)
Description
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS (AUS) / INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL TEACHERS (NZ) teach one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to middle school or intermediate school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
Tasks
- 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).