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 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 and community groups; maintains class and scholastic records; performs extra-curricular tasks such as assisting with sports, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs; supervises student teachers on placement.

• Works indoors in offices and teaching spaces within primary schools.
• Occasional work outdoors to teach educational programmes.
• Adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.

• Sedentary to light physical work.
• Frequently sits in offices and teaching spaces.
• Stands and walks frequently around the teaching spaces 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 settings involving young children.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using writing tools including pens, chalk and when using computers.
• 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.
• Driving may be required on an occasional basis.
• Mental skills necessary include teaching, behaviour management and supervision, communication, interpersonal, creativity, programme development, organisational, administrative, computing, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Either a Diploma of Teaching or a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) or a Bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching or a four-year conjoint degree such as a BA/BTeach or BSc/BTeach or equivalent tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
• Registration with the New Zealand Teachers’ Council is required along with a current Practising Certificate.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.