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School Teacher
Teaches a subject or grade level in a school setting.
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What this career is
School teaching combines subject expertise with the practice of helping young learners understand it. Teacher education requirements are set by the National Council for Teacher Education.
- Typical education pathway
- Undergraduate degree with B.Ed., plus applicable eligibility tests
What professionals typically do
- Plan and deliver lessons
- Assess learning and give feedback
- Manage classroom environment and behaviour
- Work with parents and colleagues on student progress
Typical education pathways
- Undergraduate degree in the teaching subject, followed by B.Ed.
- Integrated B.A. B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed. programmes
- Teacher eligibility tests such as CTET or state TETs where applicable
Important skills
- Subject knowledge
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Patience
Suitable student interests
- Explaining things
- Working with children
- A subject you love
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