jkm86

Hello, I have just completed a Sport Science degree (with 1st class honours) in the UK and hope to emigrate to Oz and work as a Physical Education teacher. At the moment I'm unsure whether to complete teacher training in the UK (PGCE) starting Sep 2015/2016, or, fork out the international student fee's to complete a PGDE in Health and Physical Education at an Australian university (which I believe will qualify me for registration with the state teaching board). However, I'm also thinking that with Australia being the sporty country it is there will be a lot of competition for PE teacher jobs! Does anyone know what the PE teacher situation is like in Australia? Is anyone aware of UK PE teachers that have successfully made the move? I'm also aware of the decision Australia has made to require all teachers to have a masters level teaching qualification by 2017, so I am keen to get the ball rolling! Any advice will be appreciated! Thanks.