JJTeacher

Thanks everyone for your comments . We are open to area but slowly doing our research and narrowing it down. Interested in either NSW, SA or VIC probably a big town near the coast. if anyone has any suggestions for towns to look up I’d be interested:)

Thank you for your comments. I expected that the cost of living would be going up too which is making me think twice. I guess it depends where but where we live 2 teachers is just not really doable for a comfortable existence. Such a shame as we both like the job (minus all the paperwork)! Some people have said to me (not teachers actually there I might add haha!) that the salaries are considerably higher so may be a better standard of living in aus. I don’t know anyone in real life to ask! I understand that we would be eligible as my husband is secondary geog and I am early childhood. We both have 4 years study yes. I wasn’t aware some states have language requirements or rural working requirements so I’ll look into that, thanks. We are not desperate to live in a major city, just a nice suburb with some stuff going on for the kids etc . Part of the problem is it’s really hard knowing where to focus our search!

Hi there I’m hoping some people may have an insight which may help us make a decision. We live in SE England and , particularly now with the cost of living crisis happening, things are very tight money wise for our family. 2x teachers salaries in our area is not sufficient now it seems. Nursery fees are huge, mortgage gone up, plus the normal increases in bills and food. Our salaries are not keeping up and don’t look like they will. Also as teachers we work so so hard and all the hours under the sun (including our holidays) and we are burnt out. We have always loved the idea of emigrating to Aus but we don’t know where to begin. I’ve visited Melbourne, NSW coast and QLD but we don’t even know which state we’d like to live in. Planning a visit for this summer hols. I would love to know if any teachers particularly have any advice. Is the work life balance better or is that wishful thinking?! Is the salary/cost of living balance a bit more comfortable? And if so where would you recommend? I know Sydney for example is very very expensive. for background: 2 teachers, one secondary middle leader the other regular class teacher 2 pre school kids We live in the south east where things (including housing) are almost as expensive as London. Some family members have moved to Aus in the last few years and seem to love it. Not teachers though thanks for any insight!