Karlthecamper

Me too, which I why I was getting twitchy! :0D

Hi Milliem. Thanks so much for replying to my question - it's lovely that people who have been in a similar situation to me are taking time to pass on info and advice.

I will gather together the evidence recommended before contacting QLD college of teachers then. :0) I notice you are Brisbane-based - did you find it tricky getting a teaching job in this region? Only asking as it's just south of Brisbane where we are heading off to in August. Is there a central website where Primary school jobs are advertised like in the UK?

Thanks a million.

Hi Karl

 

You will need to obtain a letter from the university where you completed the PGCE to state how many days supervised teaching practise you completed in schools ( must exceed 45 days) and the age ranges taught during practicum. I just contacted my uni and although it had been a long time, the archive files were still available to access through the academic registry.

 

You will need your Dfes QTS certificate along with all your transcripts plus any GTC registration docs. I seem to remember I also submitted a police certificate. You will not need your NQT induction evidence for QCT registration. You can complete the app on line but the documentary evidence must be sent by snail mail. It takes them around 3 months to process. You will be provisionally registered until you complete an induction year or 200 days teaching in a QLD school- similar to NQT but more a paperwork exercise than anything.

 

good luck

Thank you for getting in touch with this information Sammy1.

I have studied for 5 years so should be ok I hope, but I did study a 3-yr sports degree then a 1-year PGCE opposed to a 4-year specific teaching degree so hope this will be fine.

I have taught for 7 years so do I need to dig out my NQT paperwork then? Or can my school just write a letter to provide evidence that I have completed my training and additional 6years there?

Thank you!

At the very minimum, you will need copies of all of your academic transcripts, with a break down of the units studied during your four years of university study.

 

It is mandatory to have four years of university education to be eligible to teach in Australia.

 

You will also need to show proof of at least 45 days supervised teaching during your training.

 

Each individual teaching registration board will list what it needs, but all will require the above.

Thanks, that's what I thought.

Do you also happen to know what evidence I need to provide the teaching body with to register please? I will get everything prepared for application.

Thank you.

AITSL is used to obtain a visa/migration purposes. If you have a visa you can apply directly to the correct body for registration.

Hey,

I have read so many acronyms that I've become cross-eyed and wondered whether someone in the know could clarify what I need to do/ who I must register with in order to teach in a Queensland Primary School please?

I have already been approved with a 189 Permanent Residency visa via my husband's profession so do I need to register with AITSL if I do not need the skills assessment for a visa application? Would it only be QLD College of teachers I would need to register with as I already have a visa?

Once registered, would I need to register / become a member elsewhere or could I literally begin applying for jobs as soon as I arrive?

Any advice would be great and would help stop my head from spinning! :0/

Hey Iron Chef,

would really value your advice!

we were set to sell our cars ready for our move to Brisbane in August/September and have since heard that each person can have one car sent to australia from the UK without paying import tax. Is this correct do you know? If so, based on our car details below would it be worth bringing them (or one) with us, bearing in mind whether parts and repairs are straightforward for the models:

CAR ONE

Audi A6 S line TDI 2011 plate. Lots of upgrades went for went bought - including A/C and sat nav (can this be changed to Australia?!?!). It's a 2l diesel. Done around 110000 miles.

CAR TWO

BMW 1 series M sport, 2l diesel. 2007 plate - done around 80000 miles - some upgrades incl A/C.

Would be taking them/ one to QLD.

One more Q if that's alright- what would we have to do to register the car on arrival? Would we need to change the plates, get a roadworthy certificate etc?ttyibg to work out additional costs of taking a car other than just shipping and import tax (if relevant)

Thanks for taking the time out to answer Qs from newbies like us!