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Secondary education teachers
Description
Code
2330
Description
Secondary education teachers teach one or more subjects at secondary education level, excluding subjects intended to prepare students for employment in specific occupational areas.
Tasks include -
(a) designing and modifying curricula and preparing educational courses of study in accordance with curriculum guidelines;
(b) establishing and enforcing rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among students;
(c) preparing and giving lessons, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects;
(d) establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating those objectives to students;
(e) preparing materials and classrooms for class activities;
(f) adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests;
(g) observing and evaluating students’ performance and behaviour;
(h) preparing, administering and marking tests, assignments and examinations to evaluate pupils' progress;
(i) preparing reports about pupils’ work and conferring with other teachers and parents;
(j) participating in meetings concerning the school’s educational or organizational policies;
(k) planning, organizing and participating in school activities such as excursions, sporting events and concerts.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Secondary school teacher
- High school teacher
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Head teacher - 1345
- School principal - 1345
- Vocational education teacher - 2320
- Schools inspector - 2351
- Literacy tutor (private tuition) - 2359
- Mathematics coach (private tuition) - 2359
- School counsellor - 2359
Notes
Those who teach vocational subjects that are intended to prepare students for employment in a particular occupational group should be classified in Unit Group 2320: Vocational Education Teachers, whether they work in a general secondary school or in a vocational or technical school or college. Those who teach, at secondary education level, subjects such as mathematics that do not aim to prepare students for employment in a specific occupational area, should be classified in Unit Group 2330: Secondary Education Teachers, even if they are employed in a vocational or technical college.
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