The application process for teaching in London, UK is much different to that for teaching in Melbourne, Australia. Here is some general information for teachers looking to teach in London. To find out more, visit ANZUK's UK Website.
Paperwork
In order to complete the application to teach in the UK, you will need to provide the following items to your ANZUK representative:
- An up to date Curriculum Vitae (Resume)
- The details of 3 referees
- A current police check (less than 3 months old)
- A copy of your Work Visa (if you are in possession of one)
- Your passport
- Current proof of address (less than 3 months old)
- Two teaching reference letters on letterhead with contact information
- Your Teaching Qualification and/or Academic Transcripts
Term Dates
When is the best time to arrive?
Term 1: September - December
Term 2: January - March
Term 3: April - July
- Term dates vary depending on which are of England you are living in.
- Each term has a 1 week break in the middle for half term.
- For supply work, it is best to arrive in January as the winter terms are the busiest.
- June is the best time to arrive if you are looking for contract work starting in September.
Locations
Where can I teach in England?
- We service Primary, Secondary and Special Needs schools across London, the Home Counties, Cambridge and Norwich.
Pay Rates
How much can I make?
- The base rate is approximately 120 quid, but this varies significantly based on the position available and your experience.
Application
When should I start?
- You need to allow yourself at least 4 weeks to complete the registration process. However, you can begin the Visa and Police check portions up to 3 months prior to your departure date.
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.
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).
Looking for Teaching Opportunities in Melbourne, Australia?
ANZUK is one of Melbourne's fastest growing and informative teaching agencies for overseas teachers! We can guarantee you prompt and accurate information with the best personal service you'll find anywhere. We specialise in the recruitment of Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, Irish, and British trained teachers. We provide our international teachers with day to day supply work as well as short term and long term contract positions. An overview of the service that ANZUK provides includes:
- Daily Casual Relief/Substitute Teaching Placement
- Ongoing and Contract placements
- Assistance with Australian Teaching Registration and Visas
- Superannuation and Insurance Cover
- Information and advice on Accommodations, Flights, Travel Insurance, and much more!
- Social Functions
ANZUK Education Services was founded by two teachers and is still run by those same two teachers today! Our staff understands your needs as an international traveller; We have been in your position and will help guide you through each step. We provide the assistance you need in a timely and friendly manner and take pride in speaking with our teachers in person on a daily basis.


