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Teacher Roles and Responsibilities

The Teacher plans and delivers lessons that help students learn and grow. They assess progress, manage the classroom, support individual needs and keep parents informed, while contributing to the life of the school.

Also known as: School Teacher, Class Teacher, Subject Teacher

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Reports to
Subject Coordinator, Vice Principal or Principal
Department
Healthcare & Education
Experience
0-10 years depending on level
Work location
School campus

Job Description (JD)

The responsibilities a Teacher owns and the duties they perform.

Responsibilities

  1. 1Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the curriculum
  2. 2Assess, record and report student progress
  3. 3Create a safe, respectful and engaging classroom
  4. 4Adapt teaching to different learning needs
  5. 5Communicate regularly with parents
  6. 6Follow school policies, safeguarding and discipline procedures
  7. 7Contribute to co-curricular activities and school improvement

Duties

Daily
  • Deliver planned lessons
  • Take attendance and manage classroom behaviour
  • Check homework and classwork
  • Support students who need extra help
Weekly
  • Prepare lesson plans and teaching materials
  • Set and grade assessments
  • Attend department or staff meetings
Monthly
  • Record marks and progress reports
  • Hold parent-teacher communication
  • Participate in school events and professional development

Job Specification (JS)

The job information and the skills this role needs.

Job information

Qualification
Bachelor's or master's degree in the subject plus B.Ed or equivalent
Experience
0-10 years depending on level
Work location
School campus
Working hours
Full-time, school hours plus planning time
Shift
Day shift
Employment type
Full-time

Technical skills

  • Subject expertise
  • Lesson planning
  • Assessment design
  • Classroom technology
  • Record keeping

Soft skills

  • Patience
  • Clear explanation
  • Classroom management
  • Empathy
  • Communication with parents

Tools used

  • Learning management system
  • Smart classroom tools
  • Gradebook
  • Lesson plan templates

Career path

  1. Assistant Teacher
  2. Teacher
  3. Senior Teacher
  4. Subject Coordinator / HOD
  5. Vice Principal / Principal

KPI

How to measure whether a Teacher is succeeding.

KPIWhat it measuresReview
Student resultsAssessment outcomes against targetsQuarterly
Syllabus completionCurriculum covered on scheduleMonthly
AttendanceStudent attendance in classes taughtMonthly
Parent feedbackFeedback from parent communicationQuarterly

In Piplhr, KPIs become recurring daily and weekly reports that each person submits - see Reporting & KPI tracking.

Teacher FAQs

What does a Teacher do?

The Teacher plans and delivers lessons that help students learn and grow. They assess progress, manage the classroom, support individual needs and keep parents informed, while contributing to the life of the school.

What are the main responsibilities of a Teacher?

Key responsibilities include: plan and deliver lessons aligned with the curriculum; assess, record and report student progress; create a safe, respectful and engaging classroom; adapt teaching to different learning needs; communicate regularly with parents.

What skills does a Teacher need?

Technical skills: Subject expertise, Lesson planning, Assessment design, Classroom technology, Record keeping. Soft skills: Patience, Clear explanation, Classroom management, Empathy, Communication with parents.

Who does a Teacher report to?

A Teacher typically reports to the Subject Coordinator, Vice Principal or Principal.

What qualifications are required to become a Teacher?

Bachelor's or master's degree in the subject plus B.Ed or equivalent, with 0-10 years depending on level.

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