Primary School Teacher job description

Teaching children from the ages of six to eleven is the responsibility of a Primary School Teacher. These professionals work in government or private academic establishments. They use the assigned curriculum to engage students in learning their foundational courses; building their knowledge and skills to get into High Schools. Teachers work 5 day weeks, for approximately 8 or so hours. Time is also required to prepare lessons and monitor the student’s extracurricular activities.

A Primary School Teacher usually performs many of the following tasks: • Meeting with parents to discuss student progress • Preparing lessons • Attending meetings • Organising the classroom • Motivating pupils • Maintaining discipline • Liaising with colleagues • Coordinating activities • Conducting research