Primary School Teacher Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Primary School Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation;
- Maintaining discipline;
- Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum;
- Working with others to plan and coordinate work;
- Working with parents to maximise their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school;
- Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum;
- Organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening;
- Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly in smaller schools;
- Meeting with other professionals such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, if required.
- Organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment;
- Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class;
- Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development;
- Providing feedback to parents and carers on a pupil’s progress at parents’ evenings and other meetings;
- Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils;
- Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development;
- Coordinating activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area;
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Primary School Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Primary School Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
