Typical tasks and duties

Secondary School teacher may perform the following tasks:

• prepare daily lessons and long-term teaching programmes in accordance with state or territory curriculum and guidelines
• teach using a variety of methods, including formal lessons, discussions, practical activities, experiments, projects, assignments and excursions, taking into account the differences between individual students
• use information technology to assist with lesson preparation, teaching and reporting
• set tests, exams, projects, assignments and homework; mark and correct assessments; and sort the results
• evaluate and report on the progress of students, and discuss individual performance and problems with students and parents
• establish and maintain good working habits and discipline in classrooms and throughout the school
• supervise extra classes when other teachers are absent
• supervise students in the yard during lunchtime and other breaks
• carry out relevant administrative duties
• attend staff meetings, educational conferences and other professional development activities
• coordinate work experience and industry-based programmes
• participate in other activities in partnership with parents and the school community, including parent-teacher nights, school council and other committees
• assist with organising sporting events, camping trips and other excursions
• be involved in distance education (for example, teaching using radio and television transmission, correspondence, audiovisual and other multimedia resources)
• coordinate administrative support programmes and the work of non-teaching staff in schools
• network with other teachers
• work with other staff to revise the school's policies and curriculum implementation to reflect changing student needs and government initiatives.