Teach in Queensland, AustraliaTypes of SchoolsFrom small country schools to bustling city colleges, Queensland has a vast range of educational institutions. Teacher Appointments recruits teachers at many Queensland Independent Schools including:
Those teachers familiar with Queensland education will be interested to know that the services of Teacher Appointments have been used by many excellent schools including Brisbane Grammar School, Clayfield College, Sunshine Coast Grammar School, The Southport School, Marist College Emerald, Hillbrook Anglican School, St Peter's Lutheran College, St Margaret’s School, Anglican Church Grammar School, John Paul College, Columba Catholic College, Christian Outreach Colleges, A B Paterson and All Souls St Gabriel’s, to name just a few. Compulsory RegistrationAll primary and secondary teachers in Queensland are required to be registered for their profession with the Queensland College of Teachers, a statutory authority which oversees all teachers. Qualifications are assessed by QCT to ascertain whether Queensland standards have been met in teacher education and continuing professional development of teachers is encouraged. The QCT also ensures that no unsound teachers are allowed to work in Queensland Schools by conducting compulsory criminal history checks on all registration applicants. School YearThe Queensland academic year consists of two semesters, further divided into four terms which are in turn divided by short holiday breaks. Most independent schools enjoy about 12 weeks' holiday per year. Teachers are not required at school for the majority of this holiday time, except compulsory professional development sessions conducted by many schools on student-free days before the commencement of each term.
Year LevelsStudents in Queensland are expected to attend schooling from the age of 6 to 15. Early Childhood teachers work with pre-school aged children and students in years 1, 2 and 3 of Primary school. Primary teachers work across the year levels of 1 to 7 (ages 6 to 12) and Secondary teachers work with students in particular subject areas with students from years 8 to 12 (ages 13 to 17). Compulsory schooling ends at age 16 or year 10; however Queensland has a very high retention rate of students completing year 12. Post-secondary options include entering tertiary study at University or TAFE colleges or alternatively entering directly into the workforce. Overseas-Trained TeachersTeachers who have qualified outside Australia and are residing overseas, must obtain the correct permission from the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs in order to come to Australia with the correct documentation to work. Their website is listed below and is a very good contact point regarding visiting rights, work visas, temporary residency and citizenship. Teacher Appointments is unable to assist overseas teachers in obtaining work until they have obtained the necessary right to work in Australia. In addition, Australian Schools have been reluctant to sponsor overseas teachers in the past, so this option should not be relied upon. Useful Links for TeachersQueensland College of Teachers |
