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Take the opportunity to get as many of the questions and paperwork out of the way so you are ready to go when you arrive. Aussies - We have consultants based in Australia who can help you get things organised before you fly. We also have dedicated OZ consultants in our London office that can help you organise the teaching career that you want in the UK. Many of our consultants are teachers from overseas who have extensive work experience in London schools. Chances are they will have taught in the same schools that you will teach in. They are here to help you in the adjustment from teaching at home to teaching in London. Kiwis - The NZ Education system bears striking similarities to that of the UK. Kiwi teachers are appreciated for their training, experience and ability to build good working relationships with their students and fellow teachers. Irish - teachers with a teaching qualificaton can teach in the UK. The UK education system is very similar, but there are more school days in the year (195) than in Ireland. QTS is gained by completing an EEA form which takes up to 4 mths to process, but you can teach in the meanwhile. Canadians - The Canadian Education system bears similarities to that of the UK. Canadian teachers are appreciated for their training and experience in addition to their ability to build good working relationships with their students and fellow teachers. South Africans - Due to work permiot changes it is harder fro Saffas to gain permission to work in the UK. Most come over on UK or EU passports or on a Sponsored visa. Saffas are appreciated for their training and experience in addition to their ability to build good working relationships with their students and fellow teachers. Before you Leave Once you have made the decision to travel and teach overseas you'll have loads of questions like; Do I have permission to work in the UK? If you'd like to know more, email us your questions at info@astarteachers.com. |