Primary school teacher | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Primary school teachers are responsible for the educational, social and emotional development of children from age 5 to 11.

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Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore,

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
Demonstrate activities to children.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Perform administrative duties, such as hall and cafeteria monitoring and bus loading and unloading.

Average salary
36,746 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Primary school teacher

38,655 GBP
36,148 GBP

Average salary for part-time Primary school teacher

Average salary for full-time Primary school teacher

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Salary over time for Primary school teacher

Salary for this role has increased over time

34,277 GBP
33,591 GBP
34,435 GBP
34,358 GBP
34,934 GBP
35,112 GBP
36,746 GBP
38,020 GBP
32,720 GBP

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Future outlook for Primary school teachers

Very good outlook

480 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

-1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

22% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Primary school teacher and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

29% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
17% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
12% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You'll need:

counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
knowledge of psychology
knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
knowledge of English language
sensitivity and understanding
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
to be flexible and open to change
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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What soft skills do I need?

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Instructing Teaching others how to do something

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

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Computer based training software Children's educational software

Electronic mail software Email software

Office suite software Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

Word processing software Microsoft Word

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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Primary school teacher | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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