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Hi all, I am really keen to join an amateur soccer team around the northern suburbs of Adelaide. I am in Golden Grove but don't mind a little travel. I'm 28 and I would say 'okish' footballer for an amateur. What I mean is, nothing too 'serious' with ex pro's etc. It's really bout getting out and getting to know some people in the area. I only arrived last week! I appreciate any responses and hopefully can start training / getting fit soon. I even bought new boots! Cheers Guys!

Hi Guys, I am flying out tomorrow night on my 189 PR Visa. I was sat down feeling very relaxed, but my partner keeps asking if we are okay to just simply 'arrive' not having completed any additional forms for visa's etc. I have the PR letter and I thought we were both on the VEVO system (and that is all that's needed) and we just tick 'PR's' on the arrival card. However, my partners concern is that we used to have to complete the eVisitor online form. I would have thought hat PR means you are 'not' a tourist. Just need to know 'exactly' what to have with me (other than passport) Hope this makes sense - Thanks Guys!!!

I think for every person (in teaching) that has a great deal of difficulty finding a job, there seems to be another that has almost seamlessly found work. I believe these people to be the ones willing to move interstate - work in country, metropolitan or aboriginal schools - and accept lower positions than what they had in the UK/International School. I do not have kids and have absolutely no worries about working in any educational establishment or any workplace to just gain an income. I would happily work in a shop / bar / restaurant /agricultural work etc. On this bases, I have absolutely no concerns about teaching jobs being so extremely difficult to come by as all good things come to those who wait and are willing to stretch their job search to anything that pays. I have heard shockers of people writing over 100 job applications and not getting any interviews. I can say now, that is either extremely, extremely bad luck - or, more likely, a very poor CV/Covering letter that has not been personalised for the school in which they were applying for. Also, many people are so restricted by which state thy want to work in, they cut out another few hundred schools. But, I agree with you - be prepared to have to work at it, be patient, be willing to work anywhere. ensure you can support yourself financially in case of no employment, but NEVER be scared off emigrating and trying to makes your dreams come true. I have seen some extremely negative comments on forums on the impossible nature of a UK teacher gaining employment- that's BS. Nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it, never give up and work work work for it. This is what we teach our kids and we should start taking our own advice I think. I am saddened by how many teachers give up their dream because of other people's experiences....make your own experiences I say.

Quoll, Your info has been the most useful. I can see from the calendar that I would need to register for PTR by May 2nd, which will not be possible for thi time round. This has completely clarified what I need to do now. Register for TRT and apply for private schools upon arrival. If I need to apply for state schools the following academic year, I will then be able to register my interest. Excellent. Thank you for your help.

My Mum's family are in Adelaide already so we have arranged to stay with an Auntie until we get some sort of income. We stayed in Adelaide last summer for 4 weeks to look around at suburbs etc to see if it was financially viable (which it seemed to be). It is myself and partner going over. She is also a teacher so we are in a bit of competition for jobs. We will be residing in Golden Grove area to start with. I am hoping with 2 years international school work experience and being Deputy Head for 18 months I can hopefully find 'something' within the private schools there. I am really nervous about finding a job as many people on this forum love to shout out how 'difficult' it is to find teaching jobs in Australia. Fingers crossed though. I think we will need to be as pro-active as possible out there and approach the private schools. Hopefully we can all make a successful life out there

Hi Kooky, You are indeed correct. I was asking in anticipation for when we arrive. I have signed up for this mandatory course (RAN Course) for 11th July and from there I can actually apply to the TRB for registration. However, before all of this, we need to get our certificates etc certified and sent to TRB so they can send us letter as to whether our qualifications are indeed equivalent to the Oz quals. This letter and the RAN attendance certificate is what you need for registration Hoop, Hurdle, Hoop, Hurdle You planning on being in Adelaide?? When are you moving over? We are arriving on 7th July...

Hi all, I have been spending many hours on the internet on the SA DECD site as well as many forums, site etc, trying to find out the answer to a question I have. So, I upload my resume to DECD and opt in to the type of jobs I want?? (Permanent, Temporary, relief etc). Do I have put if preference for subjects I 'think' I can teach....or what I am 'Trained' to teach or what i have 'experience; in teaching???? I have a degree in History, but PGCE in ICT and have taught Business Studies for 3 years too (never taught history). Okay, what happens next? DO they find me a job? I'm placed there? Interview? provide a sample teaching lesson? I can't believe I would be offered a full time permanent contract with as little as an interview?? I probably seem like a right prat, but there is no step by step guide on how this works. The private schools seem to work in exactly the same way as UK - Advertise / I apply with Resume and covering letter/ Interview/ Appointment. Please if someone can clarify how employment in the state education sector works, I would be very grateful Thanks

Vandeux - We're off on 6th July - the one way tickets are already booked - I've even been pro active in booking this 1 day mandatory course I have to attend before applying for teaching license in SA for 11th July. Kellie - I would have replied to other posts but I am a lazy git and can never be arsed to type much on mobile phone (I haven't nimble teenage fingers anymore). I'm glad I checked today though as I got see the all important one, the GRANT post. You should get the timeline added in you signature now...it's really nice to just look at how your application progressed. Happy Happy days ahead!! REMEMBER the two of you Adelaide, if you're in it, let me know!!! Drinks on me! (1st round anyway )

Hi all, I have been spending many hours on the internet on the SA DECD site as well as many forums, site etc, trying to find out the answer to a question I have. So, I upload my resume to DECD and opt in to the type of jobs I want?? (Permanent, Temporary, relief etc). Do I have put if preference for subjects I 'think' I can teach....or what I am 'Trained' to teach or what i have 'experience; in teaching???? I have a degree in History, but PGCE in ICT and have taught Business Studies for 3 years too (never taught history). Okay, what happens next? DO they find me a job? I'm placed there? Interview? provide a sample teaching lesson? I can't believe I would be offered a full time permanent contract with as little as an interview?? I probably seem like a right prat, but there is no step by step guide on how this works. The private schools seem to work in exactly the same way as UK - Advertise / I apply with Resume and covering letter/ Interview/ Appointment. Please if someone can clarify how employment in the state education sector works, I would be very grateful Thanks.

Kellie, I have been checking this thread daily while in Singapore. I miss out one day on checking it and BOOm, you have the visa grant, and now 4 bloody pages of congratulations lol. So pleased for you and your family and the wait was worth it right??? It's like the taste of a fresh, ice cold beer on a hot summers day after you've been hours without a drink..yes...it's that great of a relief!! so so pleased for you and now I feel my obligation to read this thread is slowly slipping away. There was another business studies teacher on here aplying for grant, and I was very interested in them but forgot who that was now. Anyways, Kellie, YES YES YES you are now an Australian Permanent Resident!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, congratulations - all the best for the future!!! It's a great feeling isn't it?

3 months processing for 189 according to immi site.. https://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm

Thanks, Lucerad. Kellie - I am finding myself checking this thread everyday to see if you have your grant....let this week be the week!!

Hi Chami - Thanks alot! Really good to start planning move now - We are moving out on 7th July (just over 3 months) CANT WAIT!!! You already there? If not, when/where you heading out? Kellie - I think it is good you know the reason for the delay and the fact your daughter would not need ongoing medical care for her hearing means there shouldn't be an issue with them accepting you application

Kellie, I feel fortunate that mine was done in two weeks after last document, but, I wasn't planning on getting too concerned until it had been over 4 weeks. You can imagine how many cases one person deals with in the offices. If you have an agent, just make sure they are doing all the leg work of calling etc. Remember, they are are your employee.