Secondary school teachers provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually specialist subject teachers, who instruct in their own field of study. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary and evaluate their knowledge and performance through assignments, tests and examinations.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Designing and modifying curricula and preparing educational courses of study in accordance with curriculum guidelines;
(b) Establishing and enforcing rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among students;
(c) Preparing and giving lessons, discussions and demonstrations in one or more subjects;
(d) Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating those objectives to students;
(e) Preparing materials and classrooms for class activities;
(f) Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests;
(g) Observing and evaluating students’ performance and behaviour;
(h) Preparing, administering and marking tests, assignments and examinations to evaluate pupils' progress;
(i) Preparing reports about pupils' work and conferring with other teachers and parents;
(j) Participating in meetings concerning the school's educational or organizational policies;
(k) Planning, organizing and participating in school activities such as excursions, sporting events and concerts.