benj1980

I know of people on teacher forums who have been successful!

Normally two weeks in November they're really bad and calms down again a bit...

I live south Mandurah and feel very lucky to do so. Yes, there are some rougher areas of Mandurah but that's every city. If I were to move, I would go further south towards maybe Dunsborough, Busselton or Margeret River but you won't get anything in that price range. Instead, we like to pop down for long weekends and it is only a couple of hours away. My area has a community feel, many of us know each other but we are 20 minutes away from the train that takes you to Perth as well. I feel we have a good balance.

You would obtain work when registered no problem. There's a shortage of teachers. You would have to decide on type of visa that you wish to acquire. 189 permanent visa has the most paperwork but arguably the best visa. However if it is just you, you could come over on a 482 temporary visa which the education department are sponsoring there's a pathway to permanency. UK, Ireland, Canada and South Africa qualified teachers - Department of Education

The religious private schools you don't necessarily have to be 'Catholic' to obtain a place or any other denomination for the others, just respect the values of the school. In terms of the price as it is Primary, sometimes these private schools are cheaper than the Government schools they can choose to waiver additional fees and I have known this to be the case on a few occasions.

Yes. If you had gone through a SCITT it may have been easier to gain a 482 visa. SCITTs are hit and miss whether they get accepted - not enough academic rigour (which I think is bull I might add!)

That is easier to be accepted through AITSL.

Was it at Uni or through a SCITT?

Interesting, I haven't heard of that being acceptable before. I wonder if there is a softening of stance from AITSL?

Yes still a shortage, that won't change any time soon!

Experience can help with points in your designated occupation but in terms of being registered to teach in WA, no problem.

Just re-reading this. Impressive to get a successful AITSL assessment. What did you need to notary signature for? And yes we are both in the wrong business!

Busselton and Dunsborough. Mandurah and Rockingham Foreshore. Rottnest and Penguin Island...

Hi @Malisa any updates?

Policing is like that over here! There's a teacher shortage here as well, particularly Maths and DT. I don't really think workload has gone up but our teachers have gone into more lucrative professions such as mining. Even at entry level they seem to be earning more than as a qualified teacher. The demographic of our workforce has always been fairly old and quite rightly they are keen to retire, we also have hundreds of vacancies in university courses. So we have plenty more years of pain ahead...

Well that's a shame for you. Do you think that is all schools or simply the school you are working at?

I have to admit I wasn't confident that I had a future in teaching in the UK. I was looking at options in the medium to long term. I don't have those thoughts or plans after 8 years working in WA. There's a bit more freedom in the way you teach and less admin for teachers. I have moved into an Exec role now, so my admin load is huge on a whole school level, but we are mindful to not overburden teachers as I had previously experienced in the UK. Other schools could be different of course! Basically I can't complain and the reality is the move has worked out really well for me. We seemed to time the move with a strong pound and a supply of housing options. This allowed us to build and the value of the house is around 75% up on what we built it for. We've of course have completed lots of modifications in that time including a pool. As a family we go on regular overseas holidays and children love the lifestyle near the beach. WA has been good to us.

I'm only comparing with the UK, I haven't lived in Queensland. I think it's rather subjective to suggest WA schools provide better working condition as I believe a school can mould the working conditions. Salary has traditionally been higher in WA, but WA is waiting on a new pay agreement. Housing is generally a bit cheaper so this could work in your advantage but again depends where you want to live... I think moving over initially from the UK Perth could be a little less daunting?

Ah ok fair enough. Queensland will be different to WA, so hard for me to comment.

You won't get an accurate answer unless you're able to suggest where you are planning to live. Every state is different, I have to say I struggled to understand this to begin with but every state has different pay scales and costs of living. I'm in WA and far more comfortable in terms of financially and job contentment.

No problem she would be a grad teacher. There's nothing wrong in looking after your students and their grades, just potentially an aodd time for teacher movement, but I am sure in maths there would be roles available. Potentially with us! Yes the weather was rubbish, I had a train terminated at Temple Meads not ideal when going to London. Anyway that's another story and I am back in the sun!

Hi All I'm currently in the UK and just so happened to open up my laptop. Lots of rain in Cornwall and Plymouth! In terms of finding a job role there certainly is more flexibility in terms of gaining a position from the UK. This wouldn't have happened a couple of years ago. That said, schools will want to know that you are ready to go and able to work as soon as possible. For example, we will have a Maths role to start after Easter, I am sure we would provide a contract for an overseas teacher in the current climate. (I am thinking this is too early for you!) But trying to plan any longer than a term would be unrealistic. Schools don't want to be burnt by a teacher who changes their mind but likewise want to show commitment to them as there is a shortage. Location is a big factor of course. Perth area and NoR don't have the same shortage issues as SoR. I work and live in Mandurah and we have all been jostling for the same teachers who have chosen to make the area their home. If and when you're ready to make the move I'm happy to send out your resume to schools within your preferred area, we are pretty well networked over in WA. Likewise, if you would like me to look over it I am happy to do so. It is a bit of a minefield and I was grateful for some friendly advice so feel free to ask any other questions.

What other states in their right mind would allow you to simply drive a manual whilst only completing an automatic test. Sounds crazy and dangerous. The skill of driving is very different!

SA allows that?!

You applied for a visa with the minimum requirement. If there are people with 70 points they will be selected first, therefore 65 will be slower to be pulled out of the EOI pool and invited to apply for a visa. Have a look at the below: Invitation rounds (homeaffairs.gov.au)