Teach in the UK
Whether you are a newbie in the teaching profession or looking for security of tenure in this field of specialisation, ANZUK, with teaching agencies in Australia, New Zealand, and England can help you find a teaching position that matches your very need.
ANZUK is slowly paving the way for competent instructors who are looking for teaching careers in British international schools. During the entire school year, they have always made sure of providing up-to-date listings for jobs, teaching in England. They tie-up with different school organisations to give the teaching applicants an extensive array of employment options they would like to embark on which perfectly matches their specialised needs.
It's no surprise that teaching in England covers a wide-range of categories of work opportunities which can be enumerated as follows:
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Permanent Academic Positions. Schools and colleges are looking for academicians to fill their permanent teaching positions. This does not mean a guaranteed lifetime job but a shot at having job security. This may not be easy to do but you need to prove that you are worthy to be offered job tenure. Just showcase your academic prowess to those who are constantly reviewing your performance.
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Semi-permanent Academic Positions. If you're looking at teaching in England for a certain time frame, then there are semi-permanent academic vacancies that you could choose from. This means that teachers, like you, work within a specified time as stated in a working contract. These contracts can be renewed and you can continue teaching. This is best if you simply want to gain an experience in teaching at British international schools or work on a special task or assignment.
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Part-time Tutoring Positions. Whether you have a full-time job teaching in England or a former teacher who is out of work but want to earn extra cash, tutoring positions are also available in England, some of them for children attending British international schools. These types of position aim to improve the skills in reading, writing, spelling, and Mathematics of primary and secondary school aged kids.
Now that you have an overview of what your options are, if you decide to pursue a teaching career in England, what you need now is to make a decision. And when you have made your pick, try considering a teaching agency like ANZUK to assist you in speeding up your chances of landing that much-coveted job.
International schools, as the name denotes, are schools that support international schooling. They take on a global prospectus independent from that of the country where these schools are situated in. Sometime in 2009, during a convention in Italy, the International Association of School Librarianship came up with a list of standards for defining an international institution.
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.
