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  Bodie said:
Have to agree, the beauratic red-tape getting registered is a nightmare. Eg.I had to get my university to produce written evidence that I had completed enough hours on my PGCE almost 20 years ago, to say my blood boiled is an understatement but it never helps to shoot the messenger. Andrew Dowling was sympathetic and helpful and used my previous experience as proof of being qualified. (I had been a head of an inner London school prior to arrival in Adelaide). I have applied for teaching positions and been knocked back prior to departure. I found the Catholic Education Office to be really helpful, they allocated a mentor for me and invited me on INSET to get me up to speed. At the time of writing I anm preparing to commence a contract position as an assistant principal. My advice. Keep plugging away, perseverence does pay off...after all it is what we encourage our kids to do ever day isn't it?

If any prespective teachers need any assiatance pleas don't hesitate to pm me.

Mark

 

Not being disrespectful here at all to you Mark, with all your experience etc. But have you seen how many spelling errors you included in the above post? :mad:How come you can find a job when I can't, when I can obviously spell heaps better than you?!

Perhaps, aside from encouraging us to persevere, you could follow a good teacher's advice and proof-read and edit your work before submitting it to the forum. :P

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Before I arrived I contacted the placement officer at DECS, who was able to tell me about my particular speciality (I teach French and German). She said that there was no chance of obtaining a permanent position, as they had enough permanent French teachers in SA. I then looked into the private sector, and I got a job fairly easily at a large private school in the outer northern metropolitan area. There are several poms who work there (including my wife!) and our experience is valued. Although it is a religious school, many of the teachers have no religious affiliation, and their quality as teachers is more important than their denomination. Unlike DECS schools, private schools are allowed to select and retain the staff they want. I have also expanded my teaching experience by teaching History and English, as the school I work for does not teach German.

 

My experience was different to Libby's in that my UK First Aid Certificate was accepted here. I contacted the CEO, as I had hoped to work in a Catholic school, and they were happy with the St John Ambulance certificate.

 

I don't know about primary teaching, but I do think there are vacancies for teachers in the secondary sector in Independent schools. TRT is a good way in; most of the teachers who have been recruited have either done TRT or teaching practice at the school where I work.

 

Don't be afraid to apply for jobs on the internet. This is how I got my job, with a phone interview.

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Before I arrived I contacted the placement officer at DECS, who was able to tell me about my particular speciality (I teach French and German). She said that there was no chance of obtaining a permanent position, as they had enough permanent French teachers in SA. I then looked into the private sector, and I got a job fairly easily at a large private school in the outer northern metropolitan area. There are several poms who work there (including my wife!) and our experience is valued. Although it is a religious school, many of the teachers have no religious affiliation, and their quality as teachers is more important than their denomination. Unlike DECS schools, private schools are allowed to select and retain the staff they want. I have also expanded my teaching experience by teaching History and English, as the school I work for does not teach German.

 

My experience was different to Libby's in that my UK First Aid Certificate was accepted here. I contacted the CEO, as I had hoped to work in a Catholic school, and they were happy with the St John Ambulance certificate.

 

I don't know about primary teaching, but I do think there are vacancies for teachers in the secondary sector in Independent schools. TRT is a good way in; most of the teachers who have been recruited have either done TRT or teaching practice at the school where I work.

 

Don't be afraid to apply for jobs on the internet. This is how I got my job, with a phone interview.

 

It does seem to be a LOT easier getting secondary posts than primary. Although I don't have that many years under my belt I consider myself an excellent teacher and have the references to prove it! Sick of being knocked back by DECS I applied to private schools too, but again, the primary schools can pick and choose their staff, and I clearly didn't have enough appeal to even merit an interview. I'm a bit stuck with being so far out as well, as most of the non-religious private schools are nearer the city and in the northern suburbs, so to go off and beg for TRT work from them is a bit impractical. I mean, I'm a WOMAN with kids - it's not like I'm the man of the house, who can swan off to his job and not give a second thought to his parental responsibilities! :arghh: (This has always been a sore point with me, so no offence to the gents who have posted - who all have JOBS it seems.)

I really can't understand why the church schools are such sticklers for only advertising for teachers with the affiliated beliefs - there were plenty of non-Catholic teachers working in Catholic schools in Brum, and all they had to do was sign the CES contract, not turn up for mass and confession every week to prove their zeal. It is always the INFLEXIBILITY apparent in every facet of the Aussie workplace that gets my blood up; their insistence on having the correct qualifications, and the fact that it is often WHO you know and not what that gets you a job. :arghh::arghh:

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Deb17,

When writing my post, I had two kids screaming in the background :arghh:(although normally I take my parental responsibilities extremely seriously) so my apologies for my spelling mistakes. Also, the intention of my post was to offer some constructive advice and support - not to apply for a job otherwise I would naturally have taken the time to proofread:huh:. I was under the impression this was a forum - not an interviewing panel. My wife has also just been offered a job at a catholic school, although strangely enough, neither of us go to mass or confession every week nor did we previously know anyone in the catholic sector. As in my previous post, both my wife and I would like to say that there are opportunities being offered out there and, good spelling or not, available to overseas candidates. We know it's sometimes hard and frustrating but there are just as many good luck stories out there as bad. We have had no work for the last seven months and have at times been scared and desperate. I guess the best piece of advice we can offer is to be realistic and prepared for the financial and emotional strain, and know you are not going to walk straight into a job. However, perseverance (I hope spelt correctly this time) does pay off.

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I frequently make typing mistakes especially when I am tired or when I am enthusiastic and get a bit carried away. The fact I make mistakes does not reflect my ability to be a good teacher, nor should it be a reflection on what kind of teacher I am. I am disappointed that anyone should be criticised on a forum as a professional by a professional. :sad:

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  Bodie said:
Deb17,

When writing my post, I had two kids screaming in the background :arghh:(although normally I take my parental responsibilities extremely seriously) so my apologies for my spelling mistakes. Also, the intention of my post was to offer some constructive advice and support - not to apply for a job otherwise I would naturally have taken the time to proofread:huh:. I was under the impression this was a forum - not an interviewing panel. My wife has also just been offered a job at a catholic school, although strangely enough, neither of us go to mass or confession every week nor did we previously know anyone in the catholic sector. As in my previous post, both my wife and I would like to say that there are opportunities being offered out there and, good spelling or not, available to overseas candidates. We know it's sometimes hard and frustrating but there are just as many good luck stories out there as bad. We have had no work for the last seven months and have at times been scared and desperate. I guess the best piece of advice we can offer is to be realistic and prepared for the financial and emotional strain, and know you are not going to walk straight into a job. However, perseverance (I hope spelt correctly this time) does pay off.

 

Please don't feel the need to explain yourself.

We are on the whole a friendly bunch here and whilst I have found it hard to come across a teaching job, I certainly don't resent anyone else for getting one.

On the contrary - BIG CONGRATULATIONS

It's so nice to hear of a success story.

I wish you both luck for the future.

Nick

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I frequently make typing mistakes especially when I am tired or when I am enthusiastic and get a bit carried away. The fact I make mistakes does not reflect my ability to be a good teacher, nor should it be a reflection on what kind of teacher I am. I am disappointed that anyone should be criticised on a forum as a professional by a professional. :sad:

It was not intended to be nasty, but was meant to be rather tongue in cheek Libby. The trouble with a forum is the recipient cannot hear the tone of voice of the other person, therefore things can get misconstrued. I did not intend to get anyone's back up or cause offence. I congratulate you too Mark, on doing so well, and wish you all the very best with your job. :notworthy:

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OMG! That Bodie was sooooooooooooooooooo gorgeous, I feel all weak in the knees. NOOOOO I have not had a drop to drink, no vimto anywhere Nick.:nah:

 

Bodie and Doyle...was that it? Bodie, do you have a partner in crime?

 

Nick has something of a crush on a George Clooney look alike dentist. You might be next, watch it!!!!!:biglaugh::biglaugh:

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Yes I did have a thing about him many years ago - I still have all the professionals on tape and a copy of who dares wins!!!!!!!

AM CELEBRATING 18 YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!! - so don't let Libby scare you off!

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I couldn't scare a marshmallow away, never mind a Bodie.

 

And don't go making out you are all pure, Miss Nick. I know you are all lurved up but you are still Chief Cheer Leader for George Clooney and All Associated LookALikes...:biglaugh::P

 

Dear Bodie

 

I feel I should say sorry now. Nick and I are now way past damage control. We are well into our late, or should that be very late youth/ almost middle age but I won't go there yet. I promise we are grown ups some of the time!

 

Libby, feeling embarassed

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Appreciate all the earlier comments. Thanks everybody.

Yes I'm a Professionals fan ( sad I know) and Bodie is the our dog's name, it was a compromise after not being allowed to buy a souped up Capri! We're still looking for a Doyle to keep Bodie company so if any body hears of Jack Russell pups let me know. To answer the question - I'm more like Cowley than Clooney!

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  Bodie said:
Appreciate all the earlier comments. Thanks everybody.

Yes I'm a Professionals fan ( sad I know) and Bodie is the our dog's name, it was a compromise after not being allowed to buy a souped up Capri! We're still looking for a Doyle to keep Bodie company so if any body hears of Jack Russell pups let me know. To answer the question - I'm more like Cowley than Clooney!

 

Nooooooooooooooo not sad at all - I wish I had thought of that.

I still watch them from time to time - they are on uktv very late at night!!!!!

A classic program.

Libby - I'm shocked - yes shocked to the core you don't know who George Cowley is!!!!

Have you no sense of history girl!!!! He was Hudson on upstairs,downstairs - then became the boss of ci5!!!!! Shameful - you call yourself a teacher!!!!!!

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Old age has not been kind to Bodie - who is alive and kicking in the usa - married with 4 kids under 10!!!!!!

On the other hand Doyles not half bad - considering he's over 60!

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Nooooooooooooooo not sad at all - I wish I had thought of that.

I still watch them from time to time - they are on uktv very late at night!!!!!

A classic program.

Libby - I'm shocked - yes shocked to the core you don't know who George Cowley is!!!!

Have you no sense of history girl!!!! He was Hudson on upstairs,downstairs - then became the boss of ci5!!!!! Shameful - you call yourself a teacher!!!!!!

 

 

I am a teacher. Just not one of History. :P

 

And, I am younger than YEW!!!!:biglaugh::biglaugh: So I do not remember these things. I don't remember Hudson either.

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Old age has not been kind to Bodie - who is alive and kicking in the usa - married with 4 kids under 10!!!!!!

On the other hand Doyles not half bad - considering he's over 60!

 

God help anybody from the UK looking at this thread and hoping to find some advice about teaching in Adelaide:biglaugh:..they however are getting a good insight into The Professionals , hopefully they won't think that it is just being shown in Adelaide as part of the ABC's new season.

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I am a teacher. Just not one of History. :P

 

And, I am younger than YEW!!!!:biglaugh::biglaugh: So I do not remember these things. I don't remember Hudson either.

 

 

You poor poor girl. You haven't lived til you 've sat through the entire series of the professionals!!!!!

 

This thread has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous!!!!

Personally I blame all you teachers who have jobs out there!!!!!!

Another day of wiping kids backsides tomorrow for me , whilst you lucky buggers get yet another days holiday!!!!!

No I'm not bitter and twisted!!!!(well just a little)

Nightie night

Nick

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  Libby1971 said:
:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh:

 

Nick, we are setting a very poor example here. Shame on you for leading me astray!!!!

 

And you a moderator!!!!!!!

Wouldn't be the first time eh duck!

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