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Get transcripts of absolutely everything just in case! When I registered, they needed to know exactly how many hours of underwater macrame I had had lectures in/taught (I did a PGCE too). My college, in those days, didnt record in that detail so I had to sign a stat dec stating what (to the best of my recollection) approximate times allocated to each subject. They generally like to have information that you have done a unit in behaviour management if you are heading for a job which is focussed on that area or a unit in special ed etc. However, in my experience, if you are game to put your hand up for special ed or challenging behaviour positions they really dont care in the end (we have had some poor gullible little souls who expressed an interest but no formal qualifications teaching our most vulnerable and challenging kids!!!)
It can be difficult getting a teaching job here - just so you know. It will always be easier in out of the way places that no self respecting teacher would want to go to but the prime city spots are very hard to find. With school based management there is also, sadly, a tendency to appoint people who cost you less - so experience can be a bit of a disadvantage if a school is looking to keep its staff budget low. (My SIL and another ex colleague are excellent and very experienced teachers and not able to get a permanent position in Ballarat for example, because they cost too much!). However, don't get too depressed about it, just be aware that it may take a bit of time to get the position of your dreams!
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