Preparation

As a teacher in a public school, you will perform a variety of tasks. Most of your time will


be spent in class teaching. The remainder of your time will be spent doing non-teaching duties,

such as



lesson planning giving students extra support with their work going to staff meetings

attending professional learning marking students' work assisting with school activities or

events.



During school hours set time is allocated for you to teach and complete some of

your non-teaching duties. You are given the choice of when and where you complete

the rest of your non-teaching duties. You have the flexibility to complete them before

or after school, at weekends or during school holidays.



Teaching time The school week is from Monday to Friday with the starting and finishing times

of schools varying.



Teaching in a public school offers you a rewarding and dynamic career. You will teach students

from a variety of backgrounds, have opportunities to work in various public schools and have

access to professional learning that will enhance your teaching skills and provide opportunities

to further your career



Most schools have classes from about through to about each day with a lunch

break and two recess breaks during the day. Some schools in the north of the State have

earlier starting and finishing times because of the warmer climate.



Most of your working week will be spent teaching in the classroom. In 2009 the maximum weekly

hours for face to face teaching are as follows:





Preparation time scheduled into the week so you can prepare for classes and do duties

other than face to face teaching is known as .



In 2009 teachers have the following  Teaching can offer you great flexibility.

You can choose to work full-time, part-time or casually, depending on which positions are

available.