Bexskeet

Hi Poms in Oz, I am desperately seeking some advice. I moved here 2 years ago to spend time with my bro, who emigrated 7 years ago, I found out 4 months after I moved (6 months after I started the process!!) that the QCT would not recognise my PGCE in post compulsory education and I could not teach here. By that stage I was already working in hospitality to pay the rent and billls, and was so... annoyed, that I thought Ill take the rest of the year, have fun and do some farm work. I was happy that I had a job that paid the bills and kept food in my belly. However Im now back for a 2nd year and after a few months travelling have found myself back in Brisbane, living very happily with a fantastic australian partner, spending time with brother and friends. Im a lot happier than I was last year and would like to stay... except I cant find work doing anything except pouring pints. Its really getting me down. Im starting the process of getting recognition for overseas qualifications and have started to apply for work that is educational or arts (my subject) related. Has anyone applied for recognition of qualifications? Is anyone in the same boat or been through this. I cannot help but feel annoyed that my years of education dont mean anything!? At least if I cannot teach there must be something I can do that is related or transferable? I would love to hear from anyone who has experience with this, feeling there must be some answers but dont know where to look. Thanks Poms x

Hi All, I am a recently qualified teacher but trained in post compulsory ed in london and therefore do not have a QTS but do have a PGCE. I finished training last year so am currently doing my first year of classroom teaching. I have been doing supply working in primary, secondary food technology and art (my specialism) at a school for BESD kids, this is all in my first term, we shall see what the rest of the year brings! My brother lives in brisbane and has been begging me to come visit for years. I decided that I wanted to visit on the working visa and stay for a year. I am trying to work out if I can teach in Oz and how I should go about it. I have read so much but would appreciate any advice! I am particularly wondering: Do I need to have QTLS or QTS to be recognised? Do I have to register with the Queensland college of teaching (QCT)? Can I work on supply? Is there a minimum amount of experience required? Thank you!!