Primary School Teacher
Performs core professional/technical/service tasks characteristic of primary school teacher, within the relevant organizational and regulatory context.
06 · Qualifications & training you need
Employers usually look for a degree in a specific subject or in education, along with a further qualification in teaching.
Where people train for this
03 · Education pathway
Recognized teacher/education qualification appropriate to level and jurisdiction.
04 · Lifestyle
Hours are long and teachers work year-round, using time outside teaching hours to plan lessons, attend parents’ evenings, and do further training.
04 · Location
Most jobs are found in primary schools, but you may need to work flexibly delivering lessons online. Some teachers offer private tutoring.
21 · The realities
Class sizes may be very large in urban and inner-city areas. Teachers may need to handle children with varying abilities.
12 · How the pathway typically runs
Primary school teachers work with children between five and 11 years of age. Once qualified, and with several years of experience, teachers can choose to coordinate school-wide efforts in key areas, such as numeracy, literacy, or special needs, or take up senior positions, such as a deputy headship or headship. ASSISTANT Working as a paid or voluntary teaching assistant supporting qualified teachers is an excellent way for you to gain relevant experience.
07 · Graduate route
To become a primary school teacher, you must have a good general education, especially in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. Most teachers hold a degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification. Courses typically include a student- teaching programme.