Family of 3

My husband (currently a journalist) is thinking of retraining as a Primary School Teacher. Bit of a change (!) but I think he'd be great.

We have Oz PR, and are planning to move to Perth by May 2011 at the latest.

Could anyone point me to some introductory resources/discussions on courses etc? I'm hoping there might be a course he can start while we're still in Singapore (where we are at the moment).

Any views on whether a 46 year old trainee teacher would find employment?

TIA.

Gems

Is it a Post Graduate course or degree your wanting to do?

Open Universities does teaching courses distance learning mode.
Curtin University, Murdoch all do teaching courses. Curtin is best for distance learning mode.

GEMS

Family of 3

He's got a degree, so it'd be the Graduate Diploma.

Will take a look at Curtin's website, thanks.

Australia_bound?

Not sure I'd want to try and find a job in Perth as a primary teacher! From what I've seen are an awful lot of people after every job that comes up there. Would say going into Secondary in specialist subject would be a btter idea.
Good luck what ever you decide

Jen1977ni

Sounds like exactly the same situation here in Northern Ireland, it's called perseverance , back in 2004 it took me 38 applications and 23 interviews to get my current permanent post....stick @ it boyo, if it's something you want, GO FOR IT and don't let anyone put u off!

Australia_bound?

Is the same in North Yorks, want a nice school and there are 60 to 70 or more people after the same job.
Would still advise anyone to look at secondary in subject that is in demand. Must be better than ages doing supply work and filling out job applications.

Rosewater

If you are British originally and have plans to return to the UK at some point then you may want to consider basing the study from the UK end. If your OH gains an Australian qualification but you decide to return to the UK then the Australian qualification won't be automatically recognised. You can teach on the Australian qualification in the UK for up to 4 years. Within that 4 years your husband would need to find a school prepared to support him in gaining Qualified Teacher Status in the UK (in school assessment, paperwork, outside observation...can take anything from a term to an academic year to complete) It may mean having to start on an unqualified salary over in the UK until this process was complete which could be frustrating if he had gained several years of experience in Australia.
On the flip side if you are a UK qualified teacher you just submit your qualifications to the relevant teaching board in the Australian state you wish to teach in. Of course if you are planning on making Australia your home forever then an Australian teaching qualification makes sense but if the UK ties are strong it is worth being aware of this at the outset so you can consider all the options. Good luck!

poppyandpeanut

what is a 'nice' school exactly?

lekkilizard

2ndry Teacher not on Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) for WA either !!

Appears not shortage for the time being ??!!