Primary school teacher
Primary school teacher
Also known as
Intermediate school teacher, school teacher, teacher, pouako kura kaupapa Māori
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours
- Usually work in schools and may travel locally
- Need to be responsible, organised and communicate well
Typical tasks
- Plan lessons and teach students
- Encourage students
- Set learning objectives
- Give students advice and guidance
- Set rules for student behaviour
- Collaborate with other teachers
- Use different teaching methods
- Change teaching styles for different students
- Meet with parents, caregivers and whānau
- Set up classroom materials and equipment
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $61.3K | $71.8K-$92.6K | $103.1K |
Tips from AUT graduates
Year 1 Teacher, Sunnybrae Normal School
Bachelor of Education
“Return often to the person you dreamed of being – stay passionate, keep the light in your eyes and be guided by a child’s belief in you as a teacher.”
Professional registration
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz
04 471 0852