Middle School Teacher (Aus) Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)

ANZSCO 241311

Description
Teaches one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to middle school or intermediate school students and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Registration or licensing is required.

 

Skill Level
1

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

 

• RSMS Occupations List
• Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List

 

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

• Skilled Occupations List
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List

 

Group: 2413 Middle School Teachers (Aus) or Intermediate School Teachers (NZ)

 

Description
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS (AUS) / INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL TEACHERS (NZ) teach one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to middle school or intermediate school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development..

 

Tasks

• 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 is required.

 

Occupations in this Group

• 241311 Middle School Teacher (Aus) Intermediate School Teacher (NZ)

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP