Jimmy P

Final entry on this thread from me: Applied: June 2018 Interview and test: September 2019 Ceremony: 26 January 2020 Passport applied for 8th February 2020 (regular service, not priority) Passport received 18th February 2020

15 years in a 6th Form College in UK was my background, teaching a specialised subject (Accounting). I knew when we moved I wouldn't be working in the same environment. I have only worked in the private (Catholic) sector in Qld, and after 5 years I have carved a new path in terms of General Maths (Maths A) and junior maths. In a 5-12 school I have had supervisions well out of my comfort zone, from Y5 French to Y12 Drama. Plus, you might also get some RE to fill up a timetable initially. Probably wouldn't get Y12 classes in your first year, need to prove yourself. Also, don't underestimate the difference in assessment compared to A level.

My daughters, both in Brisbane City Council area got their letters a week ago. Ceremony in Nundah

The occupation is generic Secondary Teacher, not subject specific for visa purposes. As far as I am aware it is still on the Skills Shortage lists

If we are anything to go by, letters for Ceremonies on 26 Jan went out about 10 days ago...

My bad... Applied June 18, Test date provided May 19, eventually sat test Sept 19

Final update from me... Citizenship Test 2 September 2019 Ceremony 26 January 2020 Moreton Bay Council (daughters have theirs in Brisbane on same day)

Update... Applied 29 June 2018 online, acknowledged same day Test/interview letter received 6 May 2019 Interview/ Test date 18 July 2019 Brisbane- re scheduled to 2 September so whole family could do on same day All approved 4 September (2 applicants on same day, rest 2 days later) Moreton Bay Regional Council UK applicant. Family of 5

I've PM'd you shiveringpom

I've been waiting a while to add to this thread.... Applied 29 June 2018 online, acknowledged same day Test/interview letter received 6 May 2019 Interview/ Test date 18 July 2019 Brisbane Moreton Bay Regional Council UK applicant. Family of 5 Just need to get fresh Police certs from UK as they are now over 12 months old...!

Not sure about other states, but here in Qld Psychology is new this year at Senior level, and Sociology not available. Flexibility is the key, and the willingness to have a go at something else, perhaps in your case humanities subjects. I came over as a teacher of Business and Accounts, but got my foot in the door teaching maths to yrs 8,9 and now I am co-coordinator of Maths A/General Maths.

We came out with our 16 yo daughter, arriving in June. She should have slotted in to Y11, but didn't want to have missed half of that first senior year, so she had just over a term in Y10. She was one of the eldest in the year, but it really helped her to find her feet, and now has a great bunch of friends from both school and Tafe

You get the TRN when you start the application. One person can use their immi account for everyone else's applications. You link the applications using the TRN

Just got a cheque through from a PPI claim I put in before Christmas. Check out Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert website. Because my bank is still going I printed out their generic form, filled it in and posted it back. If you know who took over the building society you could look up their PPI department and give them a ring. I found these people very helpful. Didn't need claims company. Once they've received the form you will probably get a phone call to go over it. Payment took out tax for interest, so now have a form to claim that back as a non UK resident! Jim

Make sure you double check that the PGCE course you do meets the current requirements for AITSL skills assessment. This is in terms of number of years degree/post grad studies (4 years when I applied, ie 3 yr degree + 1 year PGCE) and also number of days teaching practice on your course. The requirements could change though by the time you are ready to apply...