Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

SCHOOL TEACHERS educate students in early childhood (pre-primary), primary, middle or intermediate, secondary and special institutions by teaching a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum, and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal 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).

Tasks Include:

selecting, preparing and presenting courses, teaching materials and lessons suited to the abilities of the students;
correcting and assessing students' work;
attending to the social, emotional, intellectual and physical wellbeing of students and maintaining acceptable standards of behaviour;
assessing the abilities and level of achievement of students through direct observation and administering tests;
discussing individual progress and problems with other professionals, parents and students;
performing extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs;
supervising student teachers on placement;
maintaining attendance and scholastic records, and school discipline.

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
2412 Primary School Teachers
2413 Middle School Teachers (Aus) / Intermediate School Teachers (NZ)
2414 Secondary School Teachers
2415 Special Education Teachers