Powells Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I'm a secondary teacher (English, Drama) in North East Victoria. Happy to help with info/ advice if I can. Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powells Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hi,this is my first post and was hoping for some advice. My partner has been through the process and has a visa and will be in wa February next year. I am a teaching and hoping to get my own visa. I have looked into options of doing the visa myself or getting an agent - do applications often get rejected? I have a 4yr undergrad in psychology and a pgce and have just completed 2 years of teaching mainly psychology GCSE and a level but also science, phse, health and social care and childcare. I really enjoy teaching psychology. Is psychology a common subject in austrailia? Where do I look for jobs? I want to be more secure in the idea that I am likely to get a job before I start the application phase. thanks for help in advance jen Psychology is taught at senior levels in Victoria and is included in science usually before that. With your mix of subjects you should be able to apply for science positions in Victorian government and private schools. It might also be worth keeping an eye on the Catholic school vacancies although different areas require different levels of knowledge or adherence to religion. Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole81 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I'm a secondary teacher (English, Drama) in North East Victoria. Happy to help with info/ advice if I can.Nicky Hi Powells, I posted my query .... copy pasting again ... any help would be great AITSL assessment is in process and was just wondering if someone could help me out with some info .... if they know or hv been in a similar situation .... I have all the requirements for AITSL but what am afraid of, is I may not make the required 60 poiints for immi .... I finished my ITE in 2002 which is a 2 year teacher training course in Early childhood .... been working for a renowned skool since 2008 but only finished my degree in August 2014. (AITSL says early childhood ITE can either be post graduate or undergrad) would they look at my work experience after my ITE or would they only consider the work done after I finished the full qualification required by them. On the AITSL website they say only work paid employment after the ITE wld be considered ... nowhere have they specified "work experience after the full education requirement of AITSl" its a bit tricky ... and that literally has me on pins and needles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powells Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 It reads to me that you would be OK with your paid work after ITE rather than having to wait until after the degree. Early Childhood teaching is very different to my P-12 course and has gone through some changes here in Victoria so I suggest that you ask for further clarification. I had an issue with my qualifications and was lucky enough to be able to retake a diploma of education while we were here. Good luck. Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole81 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 It reads to me that you would be OK with your paid work after ITE rather than having to wait until after the degree. Early Childhood teaching is very different to my P-12 course and has gone through some changes here in Victoria so I suggest that you ask for further clarification. I had an issue with my qualifications and was lucky enough to be able to retake a diploma of education while we were here. Good luck. Nicky sent u a PM ... do reply ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 To make sure I am paid correctly linked to my experience I need to get a letter from my Head? What should be included in this letter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 To make sure I am paid correctly linked to my experience I need to get a letter from my Head? What should be included in this letter? Hi Ben, For Perth state schools: To be considered, Statements of Service must be on official letterhead or, if via email, the sender’s email account must contain the official school/institution email domain (eg. det.wa.edu.au). Statements must also include the following information: • the exact dates for commencement and cessation of employment (eg. 30 January 2006 to 18 December 2007); • job title; • work capacity for example full-time or part-time - must state work fraction (e.g. 70%); • if unpaid leave was taken, the exact duration of this leave must be stated; • if no unpaid leave was taken, the document must state this; and • employment status (e.g. permanent, fixed term or casual). From a document called "Recognition of prior service" which is always at the bottom of each job ad. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Hi Ben, For Perth state schools: To be considered, Statements of Service must be on official letterhead or, if via email, the sender’s email account must contain the official school/institution email domain (eg. det.wa.edu.au). Statements must also include the following information: • the exact dates for commencement and cessation of employment (eg. 30 January 2006 to 18 December 2007); • job title; • work capacity for example full-time or part-time - must state work fraction (e.g. 70%); • if unpaid leave was taken, the exact duration of this leave must be stated; • if no unpaid leave was taken, the document must state this; and • employment status (e.g. permanent, fixed term or casual). From a document called "Recognition of prior service" which is always at the bottom of each job ad. Hope this helps. Brilliant thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selina Smith Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hi Ben, For Perth state schools: To be considered, Statements of Service must be on official letterhead or, if via email, the sender’s email account must contain the official school/institution email domain (eg. det.wa.edu.au). Statements must also include the following information: • the exact dates for commencement and cessation of employment (eg. 30 January 2006 to 18 December 2007); • job title; • work capacity for example full-time or part-time - must state work fraction (e.g. 70%); • if unpaid leave was taken, the exact duration of this leave must be stated; • if no unpaid leave was taken, the document must state this; and • employment status (e.g. permanent, fixed term or casual). From a document called "Recognition of prior service" which is always at the bottom of each job ad. Hope this helps. Hi, I am currently on maternity leave from my teaching post in the UK would this time count towards experience as I am still officially employed by the school or will it be discounted? Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hi, I am currently on maternity leave from my teaching post in the UK would this time count towards experience as I am still officially employed by the school or will it be discounted? Thanks x Hi Selina, I'm by no means an expert but my guess would be that it shouldn't be an issue as your maternity was surely paid leave, whereas that says "unpaid" leave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selina Smith Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hi Selina, I'm by no means an expert but my guess would be that it shouldn't be an issue as your maternity was surely paid leave, whereas that says "unpaid" leave? Thanks Chatterbox, that's what I was thinking x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Just noticed that we're both waiting on news about our visa Delia. I applied on the 6th - so exciting! Good luck to you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selina Smith Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Good luck to you too!! Have you front loaded everything? We are going to wait until the CO requests PCC and medical just to give us extra time to move or validate the visa x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Ha ha just noticed my predictive text selected Delia instead of Selina - sorry! We've front loaded everything as keen to get everything moving. It was 6th Aug we applied (I misread your app date) so hoping for a direct grant as early as tomorrow - eeek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selina Smith Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Fingers crossed for you!!! Don't worry about the Delia, I've been called worse :-) x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benj1980 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I did wonder who Delia was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E2306 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Ok so I'm sure this has all probably been asked a hundred times but I'm about to start the roller coaster adventure and try to do a 189 visa application without an agent. I haven't a clue where to start - am I right in saying I have to get my skills assessed before I submit an EOI?? Is it with AITSL and if so how do I go about it? Sorry this could be the start of A LOT of questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hi E2306, Here's the link you need for AITSL: http://www.aitsl.edu.au/assessment-for-migration You must do this before you submit your EoI. I'd also suggest registering with your chosen state's teaching board after that too as it takes a while. Pop back on if you have any more quesions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Selina & Ben - Can you believe I got my both 189 visa and my first Oz teaching post today?! I'm just about to pop the prosecco cork, I feel so lucky. Australia - see you in January!! :jiggy::jiggy::jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E2306 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks so much for this You got a post in Perth?! Absolutely delighted for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E2306 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 How long did it take for your visa if you don't mind me asking?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selina Smith Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Selina & Ben - Can you believe I got my both 189 visa and my first Oz teaching post today?! I'm just about to pop the prosecco cork, I feel so lucky. Australia - see you in January!! :jiggy::jiggy::jiggy: Thats great news chatterbox!! Double celebrations for you. Did you Skype interview for your teaching post? X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thank you - can't believe it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanduex Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Huge congrats! Welcome to Straya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterbox Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks everyone! Yes, did a Skype interview. It was weird but kinda got used to it after the first five minutes. I think it's quite common these days. It took 7 weeks and one day to get our visa. We front loaded our medicals, police check and form 80 so it was a direct grant. I'd recommend this strategy as I'd only just be getting a case officer at this point and be starting to apply for medicals etc (unless you need the full year to validate that is). Happy to help with other questions if anyone has any - I want to repay all the help I've received on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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