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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. Note data does not include 241211 Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher) or 241212 Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher).
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-12%
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5-Year changeGrowth in previous years
SA Future Demand:Strong
The skills that Primary School Teachers need
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- Teamwork
- Planning and organising
- Initiative and innovation
- Numeracy
- Digital engagement
- Writing
- Reading
- Learning
- Problem solving
- Oral communication
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- AvailableCode: CHC40221Gain the skills and knowledge to work in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education settings, to provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision.Government assistanceMethods of deliveryOnline onlyClassroom onlyMixedQualificationCertificate IVTraining optionsGeneral TrainingApprenticeship / Traineeship
- AvailableCode: CHC50221This qualification reflects the role of educators who are responsible for the day-to-day running of a before and after school care and/or vacation care service, including planning, implementing and managing programs which address regulatory and duty of care requirements. They will have responsibility for the supervision of volunteers and or other staff. Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011) the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements here: www.acecqa.gov.au.Government assistanceMethods of deliveryMixedOnline onlyQualificationDiplomaTraining optionsApprenticeship / Traineeship
- AvailableCode: CHC30221This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings. They complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. Work requires use of discretion and judgement within the boundaries of established policies and procedures. Education support workers work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation. To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 100 hours of work in a classroom environment catering to primary or secondary school students, within at least one school in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.Government assistanceMethods of deliveryOnline onlyQualificationCertificate IIITraining optionsApprenticeship / TraineeshipSchool-based Apprenticeship / Traineeship
- AvailableCode: 10983NATGovernment assistanceMethods of deliveryClassroom onlyQualificationCertificate IIITraining options—
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Where are people currently employed?
Region | Employed | 1 Year Change | 5 Year Change |
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RegionSouth Australia - South East | Employed1142 | 1 Year Change-15% | 5 Year Change-30% |
RegionSouth Australia - Outback | Employed612 | 1 Year Change-15% | 5 Year Change25% |
RegionBarossa - Yorke - Mid North | Employed631 | 1 Year Change-15% | 5 Year Change-2% |
RegionAdelaide - West | Employed1323 | 1 Year Change-7% | 5 Year Change-10% |
RegionAdelaide - South | Employed2260 | 1 Year Change-6% | 5 Year Change-1% |
RegionAdelaide - North | Employed2566 | 1 Year Change-14% | 5 Year Change32% |
RegionAdelaide - Central and Hills | Employed2330 | 1 Year Change-14% | 5 Year Change1% |
Data from Skills SA, and Jobs and Skills Australia | Skills SA |