Teacher responsibilities
The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers comprise seven Standards which outline what teachers should know and be able to do.
While the principal provides educational leadership for the school and sets the general direction and ethos for all staff, students and community members, teachers play a key role in delivery of quality education to students including:
planning, preparing and delivering effective teaching and learning programs for every student in allocated classes and/or groups
establishing and maintaining a supportive school environment
contributing to the development and implementation of the school objectives and school planning
assisting with the management and further development of school personnel, financial, information and technology assets and facilities to ensure their optimum use.
Each day, teachers:
work with students of different ages and abilities
prepare lessons and teaching materials
assess student progress
liaise with non-teaching staff such as teacher aides and therapists
engage with parents and guardians
work with colleagues and in professional teams
are involved in extra curricula activities, school excursions and performances and sporting events, and
continue their professional development.