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Qualities of a good teacher

Teaching is a career that provides challenges, excitement, personal reward and a chance to encourage and support others to achieve their goals.

There are many personal qualities and skills that make someone a good teacher.
These include:

being good at explaining things;
being a people person and enjoy working with a wide range of people;
enthusiasm;
having a strong knowledge in particular subject areas;
being a good time manager;
ability to work in a team as well as using your own initiative;
keeping your cool under pressure;
having patience and a good sense of humour;
being fair-minded;
coping well with change; and
enjoying a challenge.

Good teachers know that by listening to and working with colleagues, parents, other professionals and community members that they can inspire students and improve their learning.

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