Teacher - Primary School

Primary school teachers use their broad knowledge to help children learn and develop. Every day is different – you might put pupils through their paces in the gym hall one day, then test their times tables the next.

A great primary school teacher is often one of a child’s first and most influential role models. You’ll plan and deliver lessons across different areas of learning. This includes languages, maths and sciences – but you’ll turn your hand to almost every educational topic!

Your main responsibility is to improve your pupils’ knowledge and understanding. Your lessons will follow the Scottish Government’s Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Although, you might have a different curriculum if you work in an independent school.

Primary school teachers encourage children to express themselves. With your guidance, young people will feel confident and prepared so they can thrive at secondary school.

Are you someone who enjoys helping others, and is passionate about education? Then you’ll make a fantastic primary school teacher!

Your tasks might include:

• creating lessons and teaching materials that you can deliver to your pupils

• considering additional support needs in lesson plans and adjusting the learning environment as needed

• discussing children's development and progress with parents and carers

• helping pupils apply learning to different subjects so they can see how it fits into the wider world

• organising and supervising outings, clubs, social activities and sports events

• working with other professionals, such as educational psychologists and social workers

• Teaching Bursary in Scotland – discover if you could get £15,000 towards your teacher training

• General Teaching Council Scotland – professional registration for teachers in Scotland

• TES.com – The Life of a Primary Teacher: What Is a Typical Day Like?