Larissa

Hi Guys
I've got a few questions about teaching in Aus (Perth in particular, but any info welcomed).
Firstly, I've got NOOSR recognition, but can I get any further in applying for licenses etc. this side of the planet, so that I am able to work ASAP?
What is the availiability of work like?
Any comments about work culture in Aus schools, curriculum, parental attitudes etc., plus what is the work load like/ hours you work?
Thankyou!
Larissa

Jirrupin

Hi Larissa,

I don't know about the licence needs but they do advertise positons in the paper (The West) I don't know if vacancies will increase as they begin to break for summer.

Last Saturdays paper was advertising for Upper Primary Teacher at an Anglican Community School in Hillarys http://stmarks.wa.edu.au another at a catholic school again in Hillarys no webaddress. You can look at vacancies at www.thewest.com.au sometimes its hard to know where the areas are.


Best of Luck

leejo

How much does a primary school teacher earn?

Regards

Lee

Jirrupin

Hi Lee,

No salaries listed in paper, I guess they have some kind of grade system, maybe Larissa knows more.

sunny_samantha

Hoping to head to Adelaide myself next year as a primary school teacher. My work concern is that I know they have a payscale but do I have to start at the bottom again or does my experience in the UK count. For those of you in teaching I passed threshold assessment last year so really dont want to go back to square one! Also, does anyone know about the availability of supply teaching in Australia?

Thanks

Jirrupin

I don't know if these sites will be of any use http://www.tracer.qld.edu.au/supplyteachernetwork.asp
www.learningplace.com.au/en/supplyteachers/
www.quality-australia.com.au/agency.html

Tazzy

Sorry, don't know but I've a friend in Adelaide doing some research for me on that one.
Hey, if we can't get on to Adelaide's supply books we could always start our own agency!! "Pom's Primary Supply", has a ring to it don't you think.
Tazzy

teach

Hi Leejo,

Try this www.wageline.qld.gov.au

I know it is for queensland and not Perth but I guess they all pay about the same. This site gives all info on state and non government pay bands.
Hope this helps.

Sarah

tinaj

I think the pay scales are on the www. education.qld.gov.au site.

When I looked before my wages would be around double what I get here ( disallowing London allowance) I am on Threshold 2.
I have not had any luck finding out if they count your years of experience or not. They should do teaching is teaching, but who knows.

You can also get hold of all the curriculum etc from this site. Sorry I don't have any info for Perth.

sunny_samantha

Sounds like a good plan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sunny_samantha

I couldnt actually work out my wages, just hope they do count experience...be mighty unfair if they dont!
Good luck with your house sale

HazelG

Hi there,
I'm a science teacher also heading for Adelaide!
If you get any info on supply agencies I'd be grateful if you could let me know.
Alternatively put me on your books!!! - you might have to change your agency name tho'!!

thanks
Hazel :lecture:

Larissa

Hi guys
Does anyone know how the thing works re. sending new teachers to the outback to get more experience? Is this optional? Do they take into account whether you have a family etc. as I don't want to keep moving mine around too much!
Any info greatly appreciated!
Larissa

tinaj

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Larissa
Hi guys
Does anyone know how the thing works re. sending new teachers to the outback to get more experience? Is this optional? Do they take into account whether you have a family etc. as I don't want to keep moving mine around too much!
Any info greatly appreciated!

Dont' know about this. But if you are heading to Queensland you can download the registration form that you need to fill in to be a state registered teacher out there. I printed it out and it is pretty straight forward. I am waiting until I am out there as you need an Aussie address I think and I don't have access to one yet.
Look on the Qld education site.
www.education.qld.gov.uk

Larissa

Thanks Tina
Will check the WA site more thoroughly as the link isn't working!!!
Larissa