Can a teacher who is registered in Primary Education teach in the Secondary school context?

Possibly, with careful consideration.

Registered teachers in Primary Education are qualified to teach all age groups in all curricular areas from early learning and childcare to primary 7. Registered Primary Education teachers may also be in a position to teach literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing across the spectrum of the Broad General Education if an employer assesses the individual as being suitable for those teaching duties.

Where consideration is being given to deploying a registered teacher of Primary Education in a secondary school context we strongly advise employers to consider supporting an individual teacher to achieve Secondary Subject Education registration through our Professional (Additional) Registration pathway.

Learn more about Professional (Additional) registration.

It is essential that teachers are qualified for what they are teaching and fully registered teachers can achieve additional categories of registration while in employment.