english teacher.

As an English teacher, you perform the following tasks and responsibilities:

• preparing instructional materials: as an English teacher, you develop lesson plans that state the students' learning outcomes. You also prepare instructional materials based on the curriculum to help students understand various English principles.
• teaching the English language: as an English teacher, you instruct students on basic verbal and written principles of the English language. Your job is to improve comprehension while building students’ analytical knowledge. The lessons cover reading comprehension, writing, literacy and grammar skills.
• organising and supervising student activities: as an English teacher, you organise various activities to improve overall learning outcomes. For instance, you prepare group discussions to improve reading and comprehension. You also supervise other school activities and attend events with the students.
• reporting students’ progress: as an English teacher, you assign work to students and monitor their progress through examinations. You report the progress of the students to the school administration. You also evaluate performance to determine students who require extra help and pupils with learning disabilities.
• attending teachers’ meetings: as an English teacher, you are part of the school community. That means you participate in all the activities in the school. For instance, you attend staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences. Sometimes, you plan meetings with parents to organise classroom activities that improve learning outcomes.

As an English teacher, you work in primary and secondary schools. Some English teachers work in higher education institutions and community education centres. For instance, you can work in adult education centres like mining communities and centres sponsored by non-governmental organisations. As an English teacher, you mainly work indoors in a classroom setting. Sometimes, you plan learning activities outdoors or travel to attend workshops and other school events.

Depending on your employer and the industry you work in, your colleagues might include early childhood teachers,  secondary teachers, math teachers, primary school teachers, PE teachers, nurses, doctors and social workers. You might also be working in close proximity to mental health nurses and psychologists, as well as other specialists that could include, but not be limited to, paediatricians, care assistants, and care home managers.

The typical work schedule of an English teacher follows the school curriculum. That means your day starts as early as 8 am to 4 pm, depending on your planned lessons. Sometimes, you work evenings and weekends to prepare the learning materials, mark assignments, or attend important workshops. Most English teachers are employed on a full-time basis. However, you can find part-time jobs teaching in community colleges or adult education centres.

As an English teacher, you have various career progression opportunities. For instance, you can improve your qualifications and teach higher education and learning institutions. English teachers teach at colleges or universities after completing a master’s degree or PhD studies. If you want to take up administrative duties in schools, improving your skills prepares you for a headteacher role. Some English teachers become school administrators.

Finding your English teacher job through Randstad provides important advantages such as:

• a wide variety of training and development opportunities
• an experienced contact person to provide help if needed
• a range of opportunities in your area
• get paid weekly or monthly, depending on the job
• temporary and permanent contracts

Want a permanent contract? A temporary job as an English teacher is often a stepping stone to an attractive permanent job. Thousands of people earn a permanent contract every year with great employers thanks to a temporary job found through Randstad. What's more, many companies recruit their permanent employees through Randstad too.

As an English teacher, you teach students the English language. You deliver the lessons and help pupils improve their listening, speaking and reading skills. The role involves organising group sessions to help students improve their English language. You also check and assess students' work and provide feedback.

English teachers in Australia earn $100,000 per year. The remuneration package ranges from $95,000 to $105,000 annually. Your earnings depend on work experience and educational qualifications. As you improve your academic qualifications, your remuneration package increases gradually. The school you work for and your additional duties also influence your earnings.

English teachers require educational qualifications to teach secondary or primary schools. For instance, you require a relevant tertiary degree like a bachelor of education. The course should have Initial Teacher Education (ITE) approval for you to work as a teacher in Australia. You are also required to complete an application for teacher registration in your state.

A good English teacher requires excellent English pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary skills. That means you should improve your language skills regularly. English teacher training usually includes intensive lessons in vocabulary and pronunciation. You require creativity to find exciting ways to help students concentrate and understand complex concepts.

English teachers are in high demand in Australia. The TEFL sector has plenty of opportunities for English teachers in various regions. The job growth rate for certified English teachers is 3.7%.

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