You will:

• plan lessons and prepare teaching materials
• set up the classroom, organise displays and resources
• teach whole class lessons, work with small groups and do practical activities
• direct the work of learning support and teaching assistants
• mark and assess children's work
• provide a safe and healthy environment and follow safeguarding procedures
• update records
• talk to parents and carers about their children's progress
• work with other professionals like education psychologists and social workers
• attend meetings and training
• organise outings, after school clubs, school social activities and sports events

You could work at a school or at a pupil referral unit.

Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.

You could teach pupils with special educational needs or move into pastoral care.

With experience, you could become a specialist leader of education, supporting teachers in other schools.

You could be a curriculum leader, deputy head and headteacher, or move into private tuition.

There are also opportunities to teach overseas in international schools.