| Occupation Title | PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER |
| ANZSCO Code | 241213 |
| Occupations in this Group | 241213 Primary School Teacher |
| Description | Teaches and coordinates a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students. Registration or licensing is required. |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Specialisation | Primary School Teacher-Librarian |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveats | None |
| 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 | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership |
| Related Occupations | 241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher) 241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher) |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Option 1 Completion of at least four full years of study (or part-time equivalent) in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America resulting in qualification/s comparable to the educational level of an Australian Bachelor degree (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7) or higher. This study must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification. Or |