Good teachers are in high demand in Australia.If you already live in Australia and are looking for a career change, you could be moving to teach.If you want to teach in Australia, you will need a teaching certificate and a working visa.If you do well as a teacher in Australia, you can apply for positions.
Step 1: Get a teaching degree.
You must have a Bachelor of Education degree in order to teach.If you have a 3 year undergraduate degree in Education and a 1 year graduate degree, you may qualify.Copies of your academic transcripts and teaching certificate are required for your job application.
Step 2: Have at least a couple of years of teaching experience.
Getting hands-on experience in the classroom will make you more attractive to potential employers.Get experience by working as a substitute or teacher's aid for 1-2 years.A practicum is a chance to work as a teacher in a classroom at a local school.You can use your experience on your job applications if you are a recent graduate.
Step 3: If you live abroad, you need to complete an assessment of your teaching qualifications.
Those with a qualification from a country other than Australia are required to take this assessment.You must provide certified copies of your passport, birth certificate, official academic transcript, and teaching degree or certificate as part of the application.You can find the Application for Assessment of Qualifications on the Teacher's Registration Board of Australia website.You have to pay a fee to process the assessment.Electronic applications are not accepted, so send your application in by mail.It can take up to 6 weeks for your application to be processed.
Step 4: If you live abroad, you should apply for a teaching registration in Australia.
Once your assessment of qualifications application has been approved, you can apply for a teaching registration to legally work as a teacher in the country.A certified copy of your birth certificate, passport or driver's license is required to complete the application.The application can be found on the Teacher's Registration Board of Australia website.If you don't speak English as your first language, you may need to take an English language test.The registration fee is $355AUD.
Step 5: If you have a degree, apply for early education positions.
You will teach students who are 4-7 years old in Kindergarten to Year 3.You need to have a Bachelor of Education if you want to teach early childhood.If you have hands on experience in the classroom with this age group, it may boost your application.
Step 6: If you have a degree in this area, you can get a position in primary education.
Students who are 5-11 years old are covered by primary education.You need to be able to teach all subjects.You can teach lessons on English, math, science, history, and art.To qualify to teach at this level, you must have a Bachelor of Education degree in Primary or Kindergarten to Year 7.
Step 7: If you are qualified to teach 2 main subjects, you should apply for middle school positions.
You will need to implement education programs for 10 to 15 year olds.You need to specialize in at least 2 of the following subjects: English, Health and Physical Education, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), Technology and enterprise, or the arts.To be considered for a position at this level, you must have a bachelor's degree in education.
Step 8: If you're qualified to teach one main subject in detail, you should apply for secondary education positions.
You will be teaching students who are between the ages of 16 and 17 in secondary education.Preparing students for post-secondary education or employment is part of the curriculum in Australia.You will need to teach one of the main subjects to develop key skills.To become a secondary school teacher, you must have a bachelor's degree in secondary education.You can qualify if you have at least a 3 year undergraduate degree in a specific subject and a 1 year graduate degree or Masters in Secondary Education.
Step 9: You can increase your chances of getting a job if you choose specialized teaching roles.
If you specialize in languages, music, or special needs, you may have a better chance of landing a teaching position.If you have teaching experience in these areas, you can apply for positions to increase your chances of landing a job.In Australia, teaching English as a second language is considered a specialization in order to make finding a job easier.
Step 10: There are teaching positions available in September.
The academic year in Australia runs from late January to late December.You can start school in January if you apply for a position in September.Applying for jobs before you arrive in Australia will make it easier to get a visa.There are open teaching positions online at TES.com.You can contact private schools in Australia to see if there are any open jobs, or you can email different Australian states.
Step 11: The resume should include your qualifications and experience.
Information about your academic experience should include the name of the institution, title of qualification, and the year you completed the degree.You should list the name of the school, the subject, year levels taught, and the dates you taught for any teaching experience you have.List your extra-curricular activities on your resume.You should include references who are teachers, school administrators, or education professionals.
Step 12: If requested, provide example lesson plans.
Lesson plans can make your job applications stand out and show potential employers that you are a capable teacher.Lesson plans that relate to the subject you are applying for can be used to demonstrate your skills.Lesson plans can be provided upon request by potential employers.
Step 13: Interview potential employers.
In Australia, you can do interviews in person.You will need to do video interviews if you live abroad.Consider questions like "Why do you want to teach in Australia?" when preparing for the interviews.What qualifications do you have for the position?How do you teach others?If you live abroad, you may be asked questions about moving to Australia, like "Have you lived overseas in the past?"Have you ever been to Australia?Why do you want to go to Australia?How do you plan to live in Australia?
Step 14: It's a good idea to plan your move to Australia.
If you land a teaching position, you should organize a place to live close to the school so you don't have to worry about it when you arrive.You can stay in a hostel or a rental apartment for 1-2 weeks to get settled.Inform your bank and credit card company that you are moving so you can use your accounts when you arrive in Australia.You will need an Australian driver's license to drive a car in Australia, but public transit is good.Once you arrive in Australia, open a bank account to receive your teaching pay.Commonwealth Bank and National Australian Bank are the big banks in Australia.
Step 15: You can get an Australian education visa.
To find out which visa category you are eligible for, contact the Australian Visa Bureau.List your employer in Australia in the application.If you want to legally work in Australia, you should apply for a visa sooner than later.Once you are hired, your employer can help you sort out your visa.
Step 16: You should adjust to the Australian school curriculum.
The national curriculum in Australia focuses on English, history, mathematics, and science.Depending on which level you teach, you may need to cover 1 or several of these subjects.In the last year of secondary school, students can apply for vocation training.If you teach secondary school, you may have to account for this training.
Step 17: Support your coworkers and superiors.
The first year teaching in Australia can be fun but challenging, as you will be living and working in a new country.You can get support from your peers and superiors at school.You can get more involved if you participate in school events and organize boards.People who are new to the country can join a local expat group.