Primary school teachers

Primary school teachers teach a range of subjects at the primary education level.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Primary school teachers - from Ksh40,418 to Ksh114,877 per month - 2025.
A Primary school teachers typically earns between Ksh40,418 and Ksh117,692 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh66,911 and Ksh228,697 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Preparing daily and longer term lesson plans in accordance with curriculum guidelines
Instructing children individually and in groups, using various teaching methods and materials (eg computers, books, games), adapting to children’s varying needs
Maintaining discipline and good working habits in the classroom
Planning and conducting activities with the children such as sporting activities, concerts and excursions
Assigning and grading class work and homework
Preparing, administering, and grading tests and assignments to evaluate children’s progress
Observing and evaluating children’s performance and behaviour
Supervising children during classes and at other times in the school day, including the playground during breaks
Participating in staff meetings and other sessions, and conferring with other teachers concerning educational issues
Preparing for and attending parent meetings to discuss children’s progress and problems