When to start the application process
#1
When to start the application process
Hi everyone,
I am a UK qualified teacher with 5 years UK teaching experience and 2 years teaching at a British International School in Thailand, which I currently work at now. My wife is British and she is a fully RIBA qualified Architect. No children just our 8 month old boxer dog.
We are about to finish out first 2 year contract in June and have signed for another 2 years here, however think it is a good idea to start looking into 'what next'. After speaking to a few friends who have lived in Australia recently we have started to warm to the idea.
Obviously I will need to do a lot of research before making any decisions and here seems as good a place as any. If anyone could help out and answer or direct me to information on any of the questions listed below that would be a huge help.
Demand for IT teachers? As per the title really, is IT a subject where jobs come up often or is there a lot of competition for those positions? Or a shortage subject? Ideally I guess for my wife to find Architecture work we would prefer to be nearer the main cities? And as we are spoilt by the climate here in Thailand it would be nice to go somewhere more north? Again very early thoughts but might have a bearing on things.
Expected Salary for teacher with my experience? Basically 5 years in a secondary school in the UK and 4 years in a British International school in Thailand.
Dad recently got his residency in Australia. Does that help with the application at all? As I am 31 I didn't think so but thought I would ask.
How do I stand with a potential employer? Am I a less attractive candidate for schools? Would I struggle to be offered a position over a local IT teacher who would already know the Australian system etc?
Where is the best / goto place for teaching position adverts? In the UK TES is the main place schools advertise. Is that the same in Australia?
Lastly is it to early to start the expression of interest form etc given we would not be able to move until June 2017?
That's a good start. Thanks in advance.
I am a UK qualified teacher with 5 years UK teaching experience and 2 years teaching at a British International School in Thailand, which I currently work at now. My wife is British and she is a fully RIBA qualified Architect. No children just our 8 month old boxer dog.
We are about to finish out first 2 year contract in June and have signed for another 2 years here, however think it is a good idea to start looking into 'what next'. After speaking to a few friends who have lived in Australia recently we have started to warm to the idea.
Obviously I will need to do a lot of research before making any decisions and here seems as good a place as any. If anyone could help out and answer or direct me to information on any of the questions listed below that would be a huge help.
Demand for IT teachers? As per the title really, is IT a subject where jobs come up often or is there a lot of competition for those positions? Or a shortage subject? Ideally I guess for my wife to find Architecture work we would prefer to be nearer the main cities? And as we are spoilt by the climate here in Thailand it would be nice to go somewhere more north? Again very early thoughts but might have a bearing on things.
Expected Salary for teacher with my experience? Basically 5 years in a secondary school in the UK and 4 years in a British International school in Thailand.
Dad recently got his residency in Australia. Does that help with the application at all? As I am 31 I didn't think so but thought I would ask.
How do I stand with a potential employer? Am I a less attractive candidate for schools? Would I struggle to be offered a position over a local IT teacher who would already know the Australian system etc?
Where is the best / goto place for teaching position adverts? In the UK TES is the main place schools advertise. Is that the same in Australia?
Lastly is it to early to start the expression of interest form etc given we would not be able to move until June 2017?
That's a good start. Thanks in advance.
#3
Lost in the antipodes
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 498
Re: When to start the application process
You can always start the application process as soon as you have your documents - if you're eligible now it is worthwhile because entry criteria can always change.
If you're living in Thailand it isn't very far to fly to Australia for a validation trip if you're successful in getting a visa, then you still have 4 years to move
If you're living in Thailand it isn't very far to fly to Australia for a validation trip if you're successful in getting a visa, then you still have 4 years to move
#4
Re: When to start the application process
Would we not need to pay the thousands for the visa process soon then? I am not sure the idea is concrete enough to merit the expense. Or are the fees later on in the process when you actually use the visa?
Also on a side note, whos profession would be wisest to pursue for the main visa application? Me as a UK qualified teacher of IT or my wife a fully qualified Architect? Both professions are on the SOL.
Thankyou for advice so far, a lot to learn
Also on a side note, whos profession would be wisest to pursue for the main visa application? Me as a UK qualified teacher of IT or my wife a fully qualified Architect? Both professions are on the SOL.
Thankyou for advice so far, a lot to learn
#5
Lost in the antipodes
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 498
Re: When to start the application process
Would we not need to pay the thousands for the visa process soon then? I am not sure the idea is concrete enough to merit the expense. Or are the fees later on in the process when you actually use the visa?
Also on a side note, whos profession would be wisest to pursue for the main visa application? Me as a UK qualified teacher of IT or my wife a fully qualified Architect? Both professions are on the SOL.
Thankyou for advice so far, a lot to learn
Also on a side note, whos profession would be wisest to pursue for the main visa application? Me as a UK qualified teacher of IT or my wife a fully qualified Architect? Both professions are on the SOL.
Thankyou for advice so far, a lot to learn
If either occupation is on the SOL, I would suggest having a look at each assessing authority and see which one is less painful/cheaper and go for that one.
#6
Re: When to start the application process
If I place a EOI now, would that basically mean I am going to have to pay for the visa application soon? Or can you express EOI and if the invite I could over the next year or so?
#7
Lost in the antipodes
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 498
Re: When to start the application process
Well, you shouldn't make an EOI until you have all the requisite documents in hand first (i.e. skills assessment, IELTS score if needed). Then you get invited and you have 30 or 60 (can't remember which) days from invitation to lodge an application and pay the fee. If you don't apply then it goes back in the pool. There's some other rules about if you don't apply after x times your EOI gets discarded and you have to start again
#8
Re: When to start the application process
Bear in mind that it might be very expensive to bring your dog into Australia and may involve him being in quarantine for six months. I looked into bringing my two over from America and they'd have cost $10,000 each including kennelling for six months. I found forever homes for them in America but it was a wrench at the time and still doesn't get any easier.
#9
Re: When to start the application process
Is it mostly guaranteed that you will have the visa approved if youve been invited and pay to apply? or is it a gamble? What might result in you getting the documents and invite but then not being successful in the application?
#10
Re: When to start the application process
Bear in mind that it might be very expensive to bring your dog into Australia and may involve him being in quarantine for six months. I looked into bringing my two over from America and they'd have cost $10,000 each including kennelling for six months. I found forever homes for them in America but it was a wrench at the time and still doesn't get any easier.
#11
Re: When to start the application process
We looked into this and from what we saw we could take him to a catagory 3 country (malaysia) for around 4 weeks whilst they do the second load of tests. This would fit in with my summer holidays (7 weeks). Then as far as i can tell if that all goes fine 10 days in quarantine when get to aus? Please correct me if im wrong.
Good luck with your plans
#12
Re: When to start the application process
That sounds much easier than bringing a dog in from the States, that's for sure! The only country that I researched was America so I can't honestly comment on Malaysia - I just wanted to make sure that you were aware of potential head/heartaches of importing a dog to Australia.
Good luck with your plans
Good luck with your plans
#13
Just Joined
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 10
Re: When to start the application process
If all your documents are real and everything is okay (medically speaking) I think there's a very high chance of getting the visa.
Not entirely sure.
#14
Re: When to start the application process
Sounds promising. Is the EOI kind of an advert to employ me? Who exactly sees it and offers an invite to apply for a visa? Would it be a government education department? Individual school? Is this the same as a sponsor?
#15
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Joined: Dec 2013
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Re: When to start the application process
Its only available to DIBP (department of Immigration and Border Protection) to calculate your points.
I found this on the website however: can be made available to employers and state and territory government agencies if you would like to be considered for a sponsored skilled visa
But I dont think thats the main point of an EOI. You submit an EOI because you have enough points and you want to get an invitation by DIBP asap.
I found this on the website however: can be made available to employers and state and territory government agencies if you would like to be considered for a sponsored skilled visa
But I dont think thats the main point of an EOI. You submit an EOI because you have enough points and you want to get an invitation by DIBP asap.