PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER

Primary School Teacher

Key responsibilities as a primary teacher:

• Ensuring the optimal development of children, both socially and academically.
• Preparation and delivery of lessons that cater to the wide ranging abilities of the class.
• Instill interest to learn, through enthusiastic and motivating presentation of lessons.
• Recording and monitoring student progression.
• Meeting with carers/parents giving feedback regarding child’s performance.
• Organising activities, classroom displays and class trips
• Ensuring the curriculum is covered and up to date.
• Prepare pupils for secondary education and examinations.

A good primary teacher ...:

• Whilst potentially specialising in a particular subject, are able to teach all areas of the primary curriculum.
• Passionate attitude towards imaginative teaching.
• Patient and well mannered.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to maintain discipline and deal with difficult behaviour
• Remains up to date with latest schemes, curriculum and learning methods.
• Work well in a team, specifically for in smaller schools where compromise may be necessary.

Good luck!