Secondary education teachers

Secondary education teachers teach one or more subjects at secondary education level, excluding subjects intended to prepare students for employment in specific occupational areas.

Duties and tasks

• Designing and modifying curricula and preparing educational courses of study in accordance with curriculum guidelines
• Establishing and enforcing rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among students
• Preparing and giving lessons, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects
• Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating those objectives to students
• Preparing materials and classrooms for class activities
• Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
• Observing and evaluating students’ performance and behaviour
• Preparing, administering and marking tests, assignments and examinations to evaluate pupils' progress
• Preparing reports about pupils' work and conferring with other teachers and parents
• Participating in meetings concerning the school's educational or organizational policies
• Planning, organizing and participating in school activities such as excursions, sporting events and concerts