• Teaches literacy, numeracy, social science, creative expression and physical education skills to primary school students; presents prescribed curriculum using a range of teaching techniques and materials; develops students' interests, abilities and coordination by way of creative activities; guides discussions and supervises work in class; prepares, administers and marks tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students' progress and records the results; discusses individual progress and problems with students and parents, and seeks advice from student counsellors and senior teachers; maintains discipline in classrooms and other school areas; participates in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops; liaises with parent, community and business groups; maintains class and scholastic records; performs extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs; supervises student teachers on placement.

• Works indoors in offices and teaching spaces within primary schools or other private educational facilities.

• Occasionally works outdoors to teach educational programmes.

• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.

• Sedentary to light physical work.

• Frequently sits inside when teaching some activities, preparing teaching materials, completing administration tasks or in discussion with staff, parents and children.

• Stands and walks frequently to teach the class, monitor and interact with children and to provide individual support to pupils.

• Occasional lifting, pulling or carrying, bending, squatting or crouching, stretching and twisting are required in educational settings involving young children. This is however, not a significant component of the job.

• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using writing tools including pens, chalk and when using computers.

• Driving may be required on an occasional basis.

• There is frequent use of office and learning equipment and materials including art materials, books and toys, language materials, video players, games, books, music, computers, telephones, educational toys, outdoor play equipment.

• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning and teaching, behaviour management and supervision, communication, interpersonal, creativity, programme development, organisational, administrative, computing, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.