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Primary School Teacher

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A Primary School Teacher creates lesson plans, manages classrooms, supports student growth, assesses progress, and collaborates with staff.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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A Primary School Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans, delivering educational content, and creating a supportive classroom environment for children aged 5 to 12. They aim to nurture students' academic, social, and emotional growth across various subjects.

Primary School Teachers include classroom management, assessing student progress, communicating with parents, and collaborating with staff. They also contribute to extra-curricular activities to promote holistic development.