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Thank you! Really appreciate the advice xx

Thank you! I've read somewhere that they would sponsor you but I've read that much recently I've probably read it wrong! I am really drawn to the job but like you say I will be visiting auss before making any decisions about where to live! We plan on coming over for the summer next year to get an idea of everything!

Is there any particular qualification I could gain to better my employment chances? I ideally want to secure a job before we come over?

Thanks for the advice everybody I'm starting to get a much clearer picture now! I really do love the idea of the job and the rewards offered are emense however I'm not sure suitable for my son! Perhaps I could do extra training that would make me more employable in the larger towns. I would really like to read that blog if you can find it!

No I get that it's not an area/ communities I mean are those kind of areas suitable for families to live etc or would it be best to aim towards more major towns etc

Thanks for the advice!! I did 3 8 week placements as part of my degree so that's covered. I was going to be the main applicant however would it be better for him to be? He is a plasterer? Rural would be OK I've been advised that the remote communities offer more jobs. Would I start applying from the UK? I've read that schools can sponsor you but again this was mainly in the remote communities xxxx

Thanks for the advice! The challenge of the job sounds ideal as that's exactly what I want to do, the only concern I have is my son will be 12 when we are planned to move and schooling etc for him is important. Daft/naive question but is a commute to the remote communities plausible or would we have to live and work there?

Ohhh!! Ok so more remote than I thought! I have a young family would the woop woop be a suitable place? Am I more likely to find a decent teaching post once there for a few years??

Yes it will be supervised I need to complete my NQT year through university to gain qts. What's the woop woop and how bad/good is it?? I quite like the idea of remote but not in the middle of the outback!!

Fingers crossed I'm one of the lucky ones!! I'm hoping to find a job before I go but that could be wishful thinking! According to the research I've done so far I'm more likely to find work in the remote regions a d some schools will even sponsor you. I'm just a bit weary of just how remote these regions are. I like the idea but don't fancy being in the outback!! It's all very exciting though.

Thanks for the advice!

Primary school I actually like the idea of working in remote region, it just depends on what work opportunities are also there for my partner who is a plasterer. Any suggestions on good regions?

I have a teaching post for September so will be teaching alongside my masters. How hard is finding a teaching post? Thanks

I was wondering the same thing!! I'm at the very first stages so just researching at the min but the plan is to be over in 2 years. I was hoping to find a job prior to going, I'm a teacher so do you think this possible?? Or can you not apply until there?

Aaarrgghh OK! I plan on doing a masters in special Ed. Did you find work over there?