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Primary School Teacher jobs New Zealand

2412 - Primary School Teachers

Primary School Teachers teach a range of subjects within a prescribed curriculum to primary school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Tasks  

• teaching literacy, numeracy, social science, creative expression and physical education skills to primary school students
• 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

Specialisations

• 241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Teacher)
• 241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Maori (Maori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)
• 241213 Primary School Teacher

Minimum Requirements

• ANZSCO Skill Level 1

If the above ANZSCO code 2412 for Primary School Teacher is your current occupation then you have a very good chance of qualifying for a skilled New Zealand visa. For more detailed visa information, please complete a no obligation Online Assessment and select a call back time when a Visa Bureau migration consultant will call you and explain the migration process in detail.

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Primary School Teacher jobs New Zealand - If your profession is Primary School Teacher as described above then there is a good chance that the New Zealand Visa Bureau can help you find a job in New Zealand. There are jobs available now in your occupation but you will require a permanent or temporary New Zealand visa to work in New Zealand. Take either the Skilled visa or Working Holiday visa online assessment to see if you qualify.