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Teacher
Occupation Code: 2300
Alternative titles: Subject Teacher, Secondary Level Educator, Primary Teacher, Secondary Teacher, Special Education Teacher
Job description and duties
Teachers teach subjects according to the National Curriculum Framework to pupils aged 5 to 16. Teachers teach pupils of different levels of achievement. A Teacher is typically expected to:
• Teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework
• Create a stimulating, enjoyable and positive environment
• Check, organise and design the classroom environment
• Determine educational objectives, plan pedagogical activities and schemes of work and prepare teaching material
• Register and monitor pupils’ attendance
• Assign and correct classwork, homework
and assessments
• Ensure rules and safety regulations
are in place
• Assess, record and report on the pupils’
development, attainment, progress and
behaviour
• Provide guidance and advice to pupils on
educational, social and career issues
• Organise and coordinate classroom activities
and outings
• Keep up-to-date with pedagogical,
professional information and regulations
• Set up meetings with parents when required
and attend parents’ evenings
• Inform family on progress and/or difficulties
of pupils’ behaviour
• Work with other Teachers, Learning
Support Educators, Counsellors, Subject Coordinators, Heads of School and parents in a multidisciplinary approach
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