Primary school teachers develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils, and by their organisation of learning resources and the classroom learning environment.

Primary school teachers develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude.

They assess and record progress and prepare pupils for examinations. They link pupils' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further, and challenge and inspire pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.

Tasks:

1. Teaching all areas of the primary curriculum
2. Taking responsibility for the progress of a class of primary-age pupils
3. Organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment
4. Planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class
5. Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
6. Maintaining discipline
7. Preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development
8. Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development
9. Providing feedback to parents and carers on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings
10. Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
11. Organising and taking part in school events, outings and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
12. Working with parents and school governors (in england, northern ireland and wales) or school boards (in scotland) to maximise their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school
13. Meeting with other professionals such as education welfare officers and educational psychologists, if required

Key skills for Primary school teacher:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, stamina, patience, dedication and self-discipline
• Initiative, leadership and supervisory skills and teamworking abilities
• Imagination, creativity and a sense of humour
• Good judgement and an analytical mind

Average Salary (2013):

United Kingdom: from £21,804 to £31,868 per year
United States of America: $56,320 per year
Australia: AU$58,455 per year

Qualifications and training required:

Elementary school teachers need to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Many teachers also choose to major in a content area like English or science, while enrolling in a teacher preparation program.

Many countries also require elementary school teachers to pass a test that demonstrates command of a particular subject, moreover elementary school teachers who work in a public school system need to be licensed. The licensing requirements vary depending on country.