Primary School Teacher – ANZSCO 241213

Primary School Teachers teach and coordinate a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students.

Skill Level

1

Specialisations

• Primary School Teacher-Librarian

Skills Assessment Requirement

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Primary School Teacher is Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

• Applications are assessed against two criteria: Qualifications AND English Language Proficiency. The applicant must meet both requirements to obtain a positive skills assessment
• Qualifications
  • Successful completion of a minimum of four years full time or part time equivalent higher education level of study. It can also include other qualifications
    • This must include a relevant initial teacher education qualification that is an Australian Bachelor Degree – AQF level 7 or higher
      • 1-year full time university level study of Primary School Teacher; and
      • Completion of at least 45 days of supervised teaching practice with students from 5 to 12 years of age in a secondary school setting
    • Other higher education qualifications must be comparable to AQF level 6 or higher
  • English Language Proficiency
    • Completion of four years of study comparable to an Australian Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) in higher education in either of the following countries:
      • Australia
      • Canada
      • Republic of Ireland
      • New Zealand
      • United Kingdom
      • United States of America
        OR
    • Completion of an English language test – IETLS
      • Score of at least 7.0 in reading and writing
      • Score of at least 8.0 in speaking and listening

Important

It is important to note that AITSL do not accept any other form of English language test except for IETLS.

Potential Visa Pathways for Primary School Teacher

Group: 2412 Primary School Teachers

Description

Teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students and promote students’ social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

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

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this Group

• 241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher)
• 241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)
• 241213 Primary School Teacher