Teacher training in Aus?

[Herbster]

Thanks for that Debs,

Tassie might suit us as we actually don't like the heat very much!! But do enjoy a rural, farming environment, closer to the ocean, so we are hoping Tass has to be a little better than here?! But maybe you'd think S Victoria would be a better bet? I'm trying to gather as many opinions as possible, as I don't want to waste resources going places where there's no work, no water or it's too *** Hot or even too COLD!!!
Herbster (He's getting so confused!)
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[Angelcake]

Just caught up and read all your posts.

Thanks to all who replied - very helpful, will now start surfing the net.

Angelcake

[debsclan]

Hi me again, if your wanting anything out of major city areas then you will get work with teaching 7 days a week!!!. Mostly ALL country areas/town in aust are desperate for teachers (except QLD) .
I would be trying Adelaide or Victoria or even coastal WA up as far as Bunbury. It is expensive now in Wa but some country towns are still cheap and rual and on coast and desperate for teachers. (ie like esperence and albany).
Lots of NSW towns are freezing cold in winter and mod in summer and even have snow and are stunning scenery and lovely places to visit and live so they miay suit you.
Look on a map between sydney and Melbourne and inland to a place called Wagga Wagga and then look down south towards VIC from that town (which is quite big).
There are really nice towns and lots of work. MY best advice for different towns is to google their daily or weekly newspapers and read thru different articles and their job sections and real estate links. It gives you a breifing about the area and also contact phone numbers to make enquiry's to.
going away my self for a few days in the rain so wont be replying for a bit. Good luck
cheers Debbie

[suebryen]

Hi All,
I just wanted to mention the distinction between casual work and permanent employment in teaching as there are exists a waiting list in NSW for a permanent job. When you apply to become a teacher in the public system in NSW you are given a priority date, thus you go on a list for when jobs come up in your area. It depends on the areas (geographical) you are willing to teach but in some areas there literally is a 25-30 year list- thus people can retire before ever being granted a permanent job. For any job an already employed teacher is given priority- due to the fact that you can be transferred at any time (long story...) Having said that, casual work is plentiful and often you can end up with full time work in the one school covering for maternity leave or long service leave. So, don't believe all that you read as there are shortages but the NSW system of placing people is quite complicated. Also be aware that WA is going through a huge boom due to mining and thus house prices to buy or rent can be enormous depending on the area (eg $200,000 for a shipping container accommodation )All in all, I would recommend contacting the Education department in the area you wish to live and ask what the situation is there. Good luck