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[largey88]

Hi guys. My name's Adam. And I'm planning to move (back) to Australia in the next 6 months. Unless you're a teacher (in which case you can help me out) or have a lot of free time feel free to stop reading here, I know I would. Glad to be on board and I hope to get in contact with loads of cool people doing the same sort of thing as me.

 

 

 

Without giving you my whole life history I did a year long exchange university exchange to UQ in Brisbane and decided I loved it so much that I was going to move back. That's pretty much been my main life plan since I left in July 2009 so I kind of have to make it work or that's four years plus wasted.

 

I'm a teacher, qualified in 2011 and now have 2 years experience.

 

My Visa application (or rather frustratingly as it stands my 'Expression of Interest' is progressing very slowly but surely. I have my certification all sorted from the AITSL (20 points), I'm 24 (25 points) but will be turning 25 very soon (30 points). The only thing missing is my IELTS test that I put off until the last minute because I couldn't believe I had to take it. That'll be through very soon with my Superior English (20 points) putting my on 70 points, above the 65 point minimum for a permanent working Visa.

 

My plan is to move out this September even if the Visa isn't forthcoming and hope for the best, I'm just a little worried I may have jumped the gun. I've already resigned my job in England so ...

 

Anyway, I'm hoping to get in contact with a few people who are in a similar boat to me so we can help each other through the process.

 

After that who knows.

[Petals]

Welcome to the forum, I guess you want to live in Queensland so perhaps join the Queensland forum as well there is a link at the foot of this one. There are a lot of posts from teachers and others on the forum that you may find helpful. Living here before is a bonus as you know some of the quirks and difference.

 

Good luck

[Guest aali77]

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[blossom]

Welcome to poms in oz.

 

What visa are you planning on coming on if you haven't had an invitation to apply by then?

[milliem]

Hey there

 

If you are heading for Queensland, I recommend you go ahead and register with QCT as it takes about 3 months to come through. You need this to be able to teach here. You will also need to register with DETE upon arrival and this takes a couple of weeks to come through. Once that is through, if you are planning to do supply teaching in state schools, you will need to register with TRACER.

 

I am sure you know that there is also a huge private sector here. There are education recruitment agencies which feed the private sector. Smart teachers comes to mind.

 

Best of luck

 

​Millie x

[largey88]

Hey there

 

If you are heading for Queensland, I recommend you go ahead and register with QCT as it takes about 3 months to come through. You need this to be able to teach here. You will also need to register with DETE upon arrival and this takes a couple of weeks to come through. Once that is through, if you are planning to do supply teaching in state schools, you will need to register with TRACER.

 

I am sure you know that there is also a huge private sector here. There are education recruitment agencies which feed the private sector. Smart teachers comes to mind.

 

Best of luck

 

​Millie x

 

 

Thanks for that info Millie. :smile:

 

I'll look into all of those especially the QCT. There's much bureaucracy it's depressing, it seems endless but I'm hopeful with people pointing me in the right direction I'll get there in the end.

 

I'm not sure how I feel about teaching in a private school, I wouldn't consider it in England but I know that private schools are far more widespread in Australia. It's certainly an option. As for supply work, I'd consider it as a temporary measure but certainly not in the long term. I was thinking more along the lines of private tutor although when I looked into that I'd have to have a 'blue card' which doesn't seem much hassle but also a car which could prove very expensive.

 

 

 

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Welcome to poms in oz.

 

What visa are you planning on coming on if you haven't had an invitation to apply by then?

 

I was thinking of work-travel, as that seems relatively hassle free. Not sure how that affects the permanent working visa though.

[largey88]

Just looked at the application for the QCT. It looks like the usual sort of thing but I had a few questions which I submitted to them. Just in case anybody knows the answers ...

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have three separate questions relating to my application.

 

1) As part of my Permanent Working Visa application I applied for and received a certificate from the AITSL confirming that I am eligible to teach in Australia.

Does this in any way assist with my application for registration with the QCT?

 

2) I have checked the list of primary and secondary documents for proof of identity. I have a UK Passport for my primary document but am not in possession of any of the secondary documents as I am not Australian and don’t currently hold a UK driver’s license or National Identity Card.

Can I submit a birth certificate, UK national insurance card (tax reference no.) or expired student card in place of these documents?

 

3) Finally regarding my police check, I have a Criminal Records Bureau certificate from September 2011 and have been in full time employment with a school ever since. I have not been charged with or convicted of any offense subsequently (or prior) to this date. I also have an Australian police check for the period of time I lived in Australia (July 2008 – July 2009).

Do I need to update my UK CRB police check and if so for how long is it valid for?

 

Kind regards,

Adam Large

[milliem]

Just looked at the application for the QCT. It looks like the usual sort of thing but I had a few questions which I submitted to them. Just in case anybody knows the answers ... Dear Sir/Madam, I have three separate questions relating to my application. 1) As part of my Permanent Working Visa application I applied for and received a certificate from the AITSL confirming that I am eligible to teach in Australia. Does this in any way assist with my application for registration with the QCT? 2) I have checked the list of primary and secondary documents for proof of identity. I have a UK Passport for my primary document but am not in possession of any of the secondary documents as I am not Australian and don’t currently hold a UK driver’s license or National Identity Card. Can I submit a birth certificate, UK national insurance card (tax reference no.) or expired student card in place of these documents? 3) Finally regarding my police check, I have a Criminal Records Bureau certificate from September 2011 and have been in full time employment with a school ever since. I have not been charged with or convicted of any offense subsequently (or prior) to this date. I also have an Australian police check for the period of time I lived in Australia (July 2008 – July 2009). Do I need to update my UK CRB police check and if so for how long is it valid for? Kind regards, Adam Large

 

Hey

 

When I applied I sent a UK police certificate from ACPO, the same as the one required for the visa. The CRB is specific to the UK employer.

 

The certified copies of documents have to be sent to them by post, they will not accept scanned copies. I did send them my AITSL certificate but they also require all other evidence of qualifications including the QTS certificate if you have one. i am not sure why the AITSL certificate does not suffice.

 

 

Best of luck

 

Millie x

[largey88]

Right, so the IELTS gave me 8.5 in everything giving another 20 points. I now have 65 points for a permanent working visa and 75 points for a regional sponsored visa. Both of these are higher than the average (60) from the last invitation round so I'm hopeful.

 

The next round is 3rd June. Also I turn 25 in July giving me an extra 5 points if I really need them. They've got to let me in right?! Everything crossed ...