ANZUK Teachers

Not sure where to start? Let us guide you through the steps!

STEP 1: Registration

• Complete the Registration Form on the right hand side of our website or
• Email Karissa Freund or Nikki Meyenn with your resume and contact information

STEP 2: General Information

• One of our representatives will contact you by email with some general information.

STEP 3: Documents

• Send us your up to date resume and the details of 3 teaching references (contact email addresses and phone numbers of either principals or supervising teachers).
• Complete the First Contact Form that was attached with the general information email.
• Please include in your email the best days and times to contact you by phone.

STEP 4: Phone call

• We will contact you to discuss your personal travel plans, dates, eligibility, and answer any of your initial questions.
• Please have a list of questions ready ahead of time.

STEP 5: Registration

• • You will receive an email regarding the registration fee. This will include the purpose of the fee, the contents of the Teacher Start Package, and various methods of payment.

STEP 6: Information Guide Booklet

• You will be sent a Canadian Information Guide Booklet to help you with every detail of the VIT registration, Visa application, as well as extra information on flights, accommodations, travel insurance, bank accounts, mobile phones, public transportation, etc.
• At anytime after you receive the booklet, send us your Academic Transcripts/Teaching Qualification.

STEP 7: Regular Contact

• Your ANZUK representative, Karissa, will check in with you regularly to answer questions and ensure paperwork is completed on time. If any questions arise, contact her immediately by phone or email. 
• It is important that you keep us updated on your travel situation. This means regular updates on the progress of your VIT registration and Visa application. If we do not hear back from you after a couple of tries, we will respect your privacy and stop contacting you.
• During this time, Karissa will be completing your reference checks so they need to be aware that someone will be contacting them.

STEP 8: Final Steps in Canada

• Your VIT application will be sent in a minimum of 3 months prior to your departure date. Your Visa should easily be done by this time as well. Working through the Information Guide Booklet, you will complete all final steps to ensure you are ready to travel.
• Once you have your flight booked, email Karissa immediately and tell her your arrival date to Melbourne.

STEP 9: Melbourne Registration is Booked

• When your flight has been purchased, Karissa will liaise with our Melbourne office to decide a date and time in which you will come in to register in Melbourne.
• You will be sent two emails: One with the details of your Melbourne registration and a second with a form for you to fill out with your Australian information and Medical Declaration. This must be completed as soon as possible before your registration date.

 STEP 10: Phone call

• You will receive one final phone call from Karissa to discuss any last minute questions prior to your departure to Melbourne.

STEP 11: Arrival!

• After you have arrived in Melbourne, you will attend your registration at our Melbourne office and we will have you out teaching as soon as you are available.
• The Information Guide Booklet will describe the items that need to be attended to as soon as you arrive (bank account, mobile phone, Tax File Number, etc).

ANZUK holds high expectations for our teachers, schools, and our company. As you are representing ANZUK on a day to day basis, we have a list of requirements for all our employees which has to be agreed on when registering with us.

• All teachers should conduct themselves in a professional and conscientious manner at all times.
• Teachers should complete all tasks asked of them from the client school cooperatively and to the best of their ability.
• Teachers should at all times communicate appropriately with school staff members, students and parents.
• Duty of care and proper supervision is extended by relief teachers to all students throughout the day, including yard duty.
• Teachers should abide by ANZUK Education Services dress code at all time which is found in teacher information sheet.
• At all times teachers should have available for client schools their current VIT registration card.
• If criminal proceedings are bought upon a relief teacher, ANZUK must be notified before any further school placements.
• All work offers, both contractual and casual at a client school, must be cleared through ANZUK Education Services.

It is important that these standards are upheld throughout your work with us to uphold our high standards, we believe in exceeding school expectations and executing good teaching practice.

ANZUK Casual Relief Teaching Dress Code

For Men

• Collared shirt for men, this can include a polo shirt
• Neat Casual Trousers
• No ripped jeans
• No tracksuit, unless teaching PE
• No runners, unless teaching PE
• No thongs, even if it is really hot
• No beanies or hats inside 

For Women

• No untidy T- shirts or singlets, collared shirts or dress tops are preferred
• No ripped jeans, smart slacks, skirts or dresses are preferred
• No tracksuits, unless teaching PE
• No moccasins or uggboots
• No thongs
• No beanies or hats inside

Our dress code is common sense. Your professional image relates to how people see you.   Make sure as a casual relief teacher you are always presented in a neat and tidy manner; it's 101 in personal teaching strategies!

Smoking

You are not allowed to smoke under any circumstance in any school in Victoria.

Alcohol and Drugs

We operate a strict policy regarding Alcohol and Illicit Drugs. Under no circumstance should you ever be under the influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs before or during a school placement. If you are out drinking on a school night and feel you still have alcohol in your system in the morning, we will need you to contact us by 7.30am so we can find a replacement for the day.

ANZUK Teaching Agency prides itself on honesty, integrity, and a hard work ethic. With these values in mind, we strive to offer you the most informative, straight forward answers to your questions.

What is the purpose of an agency?

ANZUK Teaching Agency finds you work as a teacher once you arrive with a valid work VISA and are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). When you first arrive in Melbourne, it could take you months to research schools and get your name onto the list of a school’s independent relief teachers. ANZUK can have you teaching the day after you arrive. We function similarly to Canadian School Boards.

What is a CRT?

A Casual Relief Teacher (CRT – sometimes referred to as supply teacher or substitute teacher) is someone that can replace a teacher in a school for the reason of illness, maternity or paternity leaves, contract positions, professional development, etc. Some international teachers choose only to work as a CRT during their year abroad because of the flexibility in travel options. It also allows you to gain valuable teaching experience without having to do excessive planning and marking.

Can I teach in other cities besides Melbourne?

We do not recruit to any other cities in Australia, mainly due to the amount of work available in Melbourne. However, we do recruit to London, England as well.To learn more, visit our pages teach in the UK

What type of teaching positions are available in Melbourne?

ANZUK can offer teachers regular supply work, short term and long term placements, and contract positions. Most teachers begin as supply teachers and may be offered either long term supply work or short term contracts throughout their stay. The Working Holiday Visa restricts Canadians in the length of their contracts. No overseas teacher will be allowed to work for a school for any longer than six months. Because of this, we are not able to offer you a full year contract. Most teachers begin as supply teachers and can be offered either long term supply work or short term contracts throughout their stay. It is not something that can be offered prior to your arrival as no principal is willing to commit to a teacher without first meeting them.

Am I guaranteed a job before I arrive?

Not officially. The requirements to teach with ANZUK are that you have registered with VIT and have a valid work VISA, which we can assist you with. We will be able to offer you supply work under these conditions, but are not able to guarantee you a certain amount per week until you have arrived and worked in our schools.

How much work will I get and is any of it guaranteed?

This will greatly depend on the time of year you arrive and your flexibility as a teacher. You should be willing to travel by public transportation, live in a central location, be flexible on the year levels that you teach, and show an enthusiasm resulting in getting requested by our schools. If this sounds like you, expect to be working 4-5 days per week during terms 2, 3, and 4! Guaranteed work is offered to a select few teachers, but we strive to have all teachers working as much as possible.

What documents does ANZUK need in order to apply?

If you wish to apply to work with ANZUK, please fill out our registration form to the right. Once contacted, you will need to supply your resume, contact information, and 3 teaching references, and a copy of either your teaching degree or academic transcripts.

What is VIT?

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registers teachers and grants them permission to teach in the state of Victoria. All teachers must be registered with the VIT prior to teaching with ANZUK. Further information can be found on the VIT Website.
We suggest that teachers commit to a general arrival date and begin gathering paperwork for the VIT application an absolute minimum of 4 months prior to the intended departure date.

How long is the application process?

The application process with ANZUK is much shorter, but cannot be completed unless you are registered with VIT.

Do I need a teaching degree?

Yes. In order to register with the VIT and ultimately with ANZUK, you must have "four years of approved tertiary study, including an approved course of primary or secondary teacher education" as stated on the VIT website.

What type of Visa do I need and must I be hired first?

The large majority of our international teachers arrive on a Working Holiday Visa, which allows you to work in Australia without signing a contract first. ANZUK does not sponsor teachers coming to Australia so you must hold a valid work Visa before entering the country. This Visa is only available to those who are under the age of 31. Please visit the Australian Immigration site for further information and other visa options.

How long can I stay?

The Working Holiday Visa will allow you to stay for up to one year. If you wish to apply for a second Working Holiday Visa, you must meet their specific requirements and complete 3 months of regional work during your first year. Read more about the Working Holiday Visa.

How much do I get paid?

ANZUK continues to have a very competitive pay rate in Melbourne. You are paid $210 gross amount per full day, with 9% superannuation and liability insurance cover on top of your daily amount (equivalent of $240+ per day). You do not pay a commission to ANZUK out of your daily rate.

Do I pay a fee to ANZUK?

Yes. ANZUK has a one-time fee of $150.00 to help get you set up with your paperwork and for the assistance you receive prior to your arrival. Once you register with us in Melbourne, you will receive a Teacher Start Package valued at $150.00 to help reimburse you for the fee and get you set up for your first days of teaching with ANZUK.

Is Melbourne an expensive city to live in?

Living in Melbourne is comparable to living in any major World city. You should expect to pay between $1000 and $1200 AUS per month for all major expenses including rent, utilities, phone, transportation, and food. Considering the daily rate for casual relief teaching, this is easily affordable for most teachers.

Where should I live once I arrive?

The more centrally you are located, the more options you will have for work. It will also cut down your travel times significantly. Suburbs such as Richmond, South Yarra, Southbank, Kensington, and Footscray as well as right in the heart of Melbourne are all great locations which are easily accessible by public transport. It is crucial that you live centrally if you wish to teach 4-5 days per week.

When is the best time to arrive?

Melbourne’s school year is broken up into 4 terms. Terms 2, 3, and 4 are the busiest for supply work.
The term dates for 2011 are as follows:
Term 1:              February 1          to            April 8
*Term 2:              April 27                to            July 1              
*Term 3:              July 18                 to            September 23
*Term 4:              October 10          to            December 22    
If you are planning on travelling for a full year, an arrival date close to the beginning of Term 2 will be the most beneficial to you in terms of job and financial stability. We encourage teachers to arrive between April and October each year but ultimately the choice is yours.

Do I have to register for the start of a term?

Absolutely not! As a supply teacher, one of the greatest benefits is that you can arrive at anytime of the year. If you arrive part way through a term, we will be able to get you registered and teaching as early as the day after your arrival, provided you have a valid work Visa and have completed the VIT registration.

How long do I have to stay?

The choice is yours! You can stay for a few weeks or up to one year. To maximize your profit, keep in mind that April to October is the busiest time for supply teaching. You do not sign a contract with ANZUK. The agreement that you sign with us is a temporary worker agreement (TWA). It does not bind you to us as a permanent employee. Our TWA governs your placement in the schools we place you in.

Where can I find information on what teaching is like in Melbourne?

Our website has a wealth of information on what to expect in a typical day and expectations for teachers in Melbourne. Visit our Registered Teachers page for further details.

Does ANZUK assist with flights or accommodations?

We do not provide a financial incentive or discounts on flights or accommodations. We do, however, offer loads of advice and assistance and can help you complete these steps!

Do I need a car?

Not at all! Most of our schools are easily accessible by public transport and international travellers will typically rely on public transit available to them for teaching positions. Melbourne has a great transit system and we can offer some resources to help you get comfortable with your daily commute.

Where are your schools located?

We have over 450 schools located in all areas of Melbourne, which is why it is important to live as centrally as possible.

I want to speak with a person. Who should I contact?

If you wish to speak with someone about your travel plans, please visit our Contact page where you can either call or email our representatives.