Primary Teacher

Tasks are broadly the same for all primary school teachers and include:

• teaching all areas of the primary curriculum
• taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils
• organizing the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment
• planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class
• motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• maintaining discipline
• preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development
• meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development
• providing feedback to parents and careers on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings
• coordinating activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• working with others to plan and coordinate work
• keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• organizing and taking part in school events, outings and activities, which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• liaising with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly in schools.