I don't know why this is happening *UK to Australia move update*

[@JoelWende]

This is a bonkers way to go about it! Job pools, queues. Sell the house, get on a plane and come out here and then apply for jobs. If you’re prepared to go rural for the first few years he’ll have a job within a week. It’s not going to happen by sitting on some list though.

[@nickislade5533]

Need a job to get the visa ,

[@JoelWende]

There are plenty of visas you can get that don’t require a job up front. You can then transition to a working visa once you have a job.

[@juleneyoung5053]

Get in touch with Johnston life !! He made the move as teacher from England to Queensland

[@glenod]

aussie here, i would agree with this.

[@jenniferharrison8915]

It's Ross at "That" Johnston Life! 🙋

[@Keyrose-my3xr]

Yes, great idea. He is also a teacher so he will know exactly what her partner should do.

[@lync8884]

I was about to recommend his channel too. He used an Australian visa service 😉😘

[@antheabrouwer3258]

Hey Guys. Check out Thats Johnston's life. Talk with these guys because they moved their family to Australia from the UK. And he is a teacher!! Maybe consider moving to Queensland!

[@amygone2pot]

Coming to Australia on a long holiday is not such a bad idea. You could use the time to visit private (independent) schools and your partner can present his teaching history and qualifications and speak to someone face to face about his options for teaching in the private system and his plan to live in Australia. One face to face is worth a thousand emails. Sometimes you need to take your fate in your own hands.

[@maureenrhysjones4643]

My heart goes out to you. Just get out here! That's a hell of a long time to put up with disappointment. Sometimes we have to be proactive. Blessings to you both. We need good teachers here!!

[@ProcyonAlpha]

Tricky situation. If I were you I'd honestly just apply for a skills assessment now and then a 190 asap. Sucks to wait a year more but youll have so much independence when you have PR. I'm heading over in a few months as I've got my 189 PR and Nursing registration sorted. Hope you get it sorted!

[@mariatateofficial]

Yeah I agree, I think that's what we're likely going to do. Had my cry, will likely cry again 3 more times this year, ordered pizza tonight. I'll get my s*** together tomorrow and sort it all tomorrow. So pleased for you and your move, keep me posted on how things go!

[@linhofmann4913]

Have you considered looking at the private systems here in WA , that takes you away from the Ed Depart of WA and pools etc and talking directly with private schools . There are so many private schools here and they aren't all elite and full of privilege, we have a lot of so many low fee paying private schools , who would be blessed to have you guys.

[@lucasanstice8183]

As Australian I can honestly say that when you do get here it is an amazing country in so many ways. Our bureaucrats and public servants are not one of those things, tedious and hopeless!

[@jenniferharrison8915]

I'm so sorry that you've had some setbacks again! Please try and give yourself a break to do something fun and recharge, even for a day! I understand well the need to organise and control everything, I'm the same, but at some point you must allow the process to unfold, maybe create a visual dream board and focus confidently on that! Don't settle! I wish you all the best, keep sharing! 💕

[@1BIGFROGGY]

Stay strong and keep trying! It'll be worth it!

[@2amEnn]

HEAD UP, CHEST OUT, KEEEEEEP GOING!!!!!!!! You’ll get through, trust the process 💯❤

[@samanthacollison9423]

We are finally moving to Australia in January after years of waiting and skills assessments and all the rest of the 1000 things you have to do. So happy we waited that bit longer for our 190pr visa. Never give up. I know how hard this process can be and there have been times we have felt very similar, limbo living is not for a the faint hearted. You’ve got this, maybe do a trip out to Australia come back and get on the grind for your 190pr. Xx

[@risetv1]

I dropped out of the pool because i got a job directly with a school so this will give someone else a chance. I would strongly suggest that you apply direct to schools outside of the department for education as well. Independent and faith based schools offer visa sponsorship too. Now you have TRBWA approval there is nothing stopping an employer sponsoring you in WA. Look on Seek and apply like crazy. I would also suggest if you see a school you like in the pool then send an email to the school. Unfortunately a 3 year degree he won't pass the skills test with AITSL. When you are sponsored you don't need a skills assessment but you can get approval for the teaching registration board licence. The skills assessment is for foreign nationals and they won't budge on the 4 year degree requirement. Once he gets a job he should do a remote MA so you can eventually get PR. It will happen for your family.

[@petertimp5416]

Love your heart, this happens, it’s rubbish. Keep going!!

[@mrsnaoum]

Don't let it get you down and don't give up, come here (WA) and look for work. Good luck.

[@carrie5490]

It’s unlikely to get a job from off shore. It’s not impossible though. Most people come over and work on temp contracts and relief until they get a space. Can you do that maybe? Schools here tend to have less permanent teachers and a lot more casual. Being on shore makes it a whole different ball game, so much easier. In all occupations few companies will consider off shore applications. Take the leap and just come, if you can. I’ve just listened to the rest, sorry I thought you had a visa. Definitely get your own visa. 100 percent. I’ve seen so many people in this situation. It’s all promises from these companies and they never happen. Make your own destiny. Get your own visa so you can be free to go wherever you want. My friend has just don’t this as a teacher and she has done the whole process in 6 months. From skills assessment to visa grant. Don’t let others in charge of your destiny. Our journey was 15 years in all but once we did it we went all in with it and got out here in 2 years and that was during Covid. It can be done and you can do it. You’ve come this far. I’d also come on holiday and approach schools etc

[@thelittlewaxingcompany6705]

Sending hugs Maria. It will happen xx

[@ness1078]

Aww I'm so sorry this happened 😢 but keep your head up and keep trying. I'm in a different profession to your husband but I know what it's like to get these rejections and delays. I've been going through application processes for a job in Australia since the beginning of 2023 and I finally got through in August 2024. Keep your head up 🤗 Xxx

[@rebeccaseal4182]

Sending you and your family hugs ❤

[@mariatateofficial]

So kind Rebecca, thank you ❤

[@fujivato]

I feel your pain as being in limbo is the worst place to be (this time of year the UK "grey" is an absolute killer). Your idea of taking a 3-month hiatus and experiencing Australian life as a family sounds like a positive step forward, the nice weather will make a huge difference 😅

[@jacquieyeung5811]

Sending lots of love ❤

[@davidoswald6194]

There's a you tube channel called That Johnston Life......get in touch with them....brilliant channel....ex poms like yourself but he's a school teacher like your husband....they are affiliated with a team that help with visas ect...also he's a wealth of information information on moving from the UK to Australia...they are based in North Brisbane in Queensland ....that seems to be where all British people go.....failing that The Bam Famalam on the Sunshine Coast could help....ex British family

[@DavidMcGrath-mp7ne]

There is a teacher shortage in every state, take the risk, come and try, even if he comes first and then you and the children follow after success. I offer him accommodation on the Gold Coast , QLD, if he wishes to take the risk

[@outback7092]

There is a teacher shortage becasue tens of thousands of parents have removed their kids from the public, gender focused, indoctrination system, It began when teachers were forced to take part in a trial injection program. There is also currently, the worst ever Housing Crisis in history, food prices are off the charts, utility bills are outrageous. The list goes on.... Australia is currently go through the worst time in their history. Tent cities in every city , homeless folk in every suburb. FactsMatter

[@deecee9154]

Try the teacher recruitment business SchoolHouse Australia. They have put forward teachers that I know for positions at private schools that use their recruiting services.

[@MarkGaudie]

What ever you do, DON’T GIVE UP!” I can see how heartbreaking this is for you and your family. Can you get over there with no job but at least get on sure. You will defo get work much easier if your onshore. Don’t get me wrong we all would love a job ready to walk into when we arrive. I’ve got all the confidence in you and your husband to find work no problem. If you can get by for a few weeks with no work with some savings I’m sure you’d smash!! Take a step back and maybe chat with some loved ones to get some peace and comfort. You will get a more clear mind over the next few days at this seems so raw still for you as it’s awful news to hear. We have all this to come as well. We are still processing our EOI and praying my wife can get a transfer to a role in her company in NSW. If it happens it happens but if it doesn’t we will find a way I’m sure. Sorry to hear about your loss too by the way. I’ve not been through this so I cannot even imagine how painful that would be. Take care and clear your head. I’d call a friend and go for a nice walk and a coffee maybe. Sounds like you need a massive hug.

[@brendanicola4692]

It is over whelming and the process is terribly long , but trust me once you are here, walking along the beach, you will look ahead in the ocean and say well that was bloody worth it…..xxx which part of Scotland are you from? I am from Aviemore….xxxx

[@shanegates678]

Hi Australian here.. sorry it's been so difficult 😢 I hope it works out soon...

[@babsbee4566]

Its going to happen for you, coming to WA for a holiday is a great idea, lots of great suggestions in the comments, you will make it work, like somebody else said, face to face is the best thing for you and a prospective employer xx🤞✈🌍

[@denisecooke7371]

Why dont you reach out to some of the uk youtubers who have recently moved over to australia and see if they can give you some advice and support and your dream will come true. Xxxx

[@juleneyoung5053]

That Johnston Life Teacher England to Queensland

[@rebeccaallen8911]

All those green lights have brought you to this point. Something major is going to change. Perhaps it isn't Aus at the moment, perhaps the Universe is going to show you something else. It's SUCH a difficult place to hold faith in your vision for a big change. I want to encourage you to hold your faith and be open to an alternative to happen 💛

[@mariatateofficial]

Ahh Rebecca, thank you, really. It's so hard in the moment isn't it, it's like everything's going against you and that's when you need to remember it's happening FOR us. I'd love things to just be simple for once haha

[@amygone2pot]

Can you not apply to the dept of education in all the other states?

[@daisystroud4586]

Can you move without a job? Sounds you just need to move as jobs are going to people in Australia. Keep strong and think outside the box

[@baljj]

Teachers are getting PR invites left right and centre - you get started on the 189/190 applications. I moved on WHV in Dec 2022, then got sponsored and then got invited for PR - but I think being in country helped.

[@mariatateofficial]

It's so frustrating that they really improved the WHV conditions AFTER we had done ours back in 2015 haha. And now with two kids we can't get the 2nd year option. So lucky you got yours when you did!

[@home8630]

Take a breath. Wait. When you come to Australia, you are going to have to learn and be patient. We have times of quickness and slowness and a time of stopping and resting. We are in our resting period. People don't like it, but its a time for stopping. We got moved and we didn't know what was going to happen. But we had to make decisions and then as we made those decisions we learnt about the process, us and our decisions if they were right or not, we were facing homelessness, but we have a new place to live in within a week, which to a lot of people at present is unheard of, apprecaite having a roof over our head, so we appreciate that which we have been given. It is all unfolding bit by bit, and all the problems get sorted out. And now we are in a new area, where we bought land and we want to build, but we are only now 1 minute away from our acerage. And still its a very slow and quick process. We are in a waiting period, so we are in down time, rest, quiet, peace, recovering from the process that has been absolutely difficult at times. But we haven't fully left the old area either, we are still moving out. There are problems, dramas, tears, fears however there is also patience, learning, living correction and peace, quiet, rest before the solutions come, Learn to breathe, learn to appreciate all the waiting moments, that you could be using to catch up on rest and recovering from the too quick moments, that are like a whirlwind. In Australia patience is needed, necessary and valued. So learn to breathe and breathe through it, particularly when its out of your control and hands. Learn not to get upset, because it will be valuable to you, your family, child and any future children, that you can pass on to your children and family.

[@mariatateofficial]

It deffo feels like this is all preparing us for the thing that comes next, so trying to do exactly as you've said and just breathe, enjoy things as they are, and be patient. Thank you for your comment and support!

[@scottjones1715]

This looked really hard to talk through, I can feel the pain. Your kids will look back ok these videos when they're bigger and be so grateful of you, keep at it, don't give up. I'm sure you've explored all options, so don't take my advice, but perhaps a skills assessment and going down the 491/190/189 route isn't a bad idea? Paperwork wise it's no more than you'll already have done, and your partner will get extra points for superior English if he does the PTE Exam. This is what I did, and with the extra Superior English, points, plus the 491 state nomination points, it made me eligible and eventually got an invite for 491. Ive been waiting for the grant for almost a year, but I have seen these come in weeks for teachers. It also means you're not tied to an employer sponsoring you. Just a thought, and again just ignore me if you've exhausted that avenue! Chin up, it will happen.

[@mariatateofficial]

Thanks Scott, I felt like it helped me process how I was feeling because otherwise I'd have kept it all in being at home on my own today. I think that's likely going to be the option we go down. I've had a look at AITSL and they're seeing a 2 month backlog in applications, so will be worth us getting it in asap. With us needing childcare for my youngest and school for Ella, I think the PR route visa's are our best option. Even though we saw a positive result from the teaching registration, it still scares me spending so much money on the skills assessment when the first page says 'MUST HAVE 4 YEARS OF EDUCATION TO BE QUALIFIED'.

[@jsm2420]

There is a difference between public and private school systems. Employment in the public system is based on queues. Try private schools.

[@philphil6006]

Even Australian citizens are migrating around the country in search of job and affordable housing. Sydney and Melbourne are the least affordable with teacher jobs shortages in each state. Stay in the fight think outside the box and stay in the fight you will find something. This is a global change don’t take it too hard.

[@KateV-v4m]

Honey, take a breath. U seem U need too. Just chill. Here in Oz will not overwhelm you and your partner, however. U need to just relax and figure out your next steps. Stop making EVERYTHING happen right here right now, just put one foot infront of the other and just go thru it and at the end, U will pat yourselves on the back to have done it/. Just chill, relax

[@brendanicola4692]

When I came here on a 12 month visa they told me it would take 2 to 3 years to get a permanent visa, well…..It took only 5 months…..So on a positive note all is not doom & gloom….xxxx

[@jojet1980]

U need to speak to the channel the Johnson life who moved to Australia and finding a job as a teacher

[@Evie170]

The job market in Australia is really tough. I'm based in Melbourne and I'm on my third Master's degree, because I've spent years applying for jobs with no replies...Very depressing experience...

[@maureenrhysjones4643]

As a mother of a teacher and having had a bit to do with private and public systems I'm wondering why this is your situation? There is a huge need for teachers.

[@ykook7000]

There's got to be more to it why spend years studying with zero actual work experience that's the issue 3rd degree or not it's actual experience you need

[@tessacate]

Melbourne/Victoria has a teacher shortage...?🤔

[@MdnDalle]

We have a teacher job shortage here . Go contact a recruiter.

[@mithrasrevisited4873]

I would apply to all the other states, get a position and then transfer to your preferable state. Get your foot in the door first. They are desperate for teachers in remote sites. My sister had to start teaching at schools she didn't want but got to one she liked. I am surprised as they are losing teachers due to retirements now. You are going through what everybody goes through, there is doubt and hesitation but once you are there you wonder what you worried about. My parents were 10 pound poms who came without anything in the bank and in the end would never go back to the UK.

[@allangoodger969]

This is an alternative. They are desperate for teachers in the top end (Darwin). They really do look after you up there. If I was a little younger, I would go up there do a couple of years, hang in there my dear, if it's meant to be it will happen.

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

F that 😅

[@jenniferharrison8915]

I really don't recommend that plan, it's not a great idea with young children!

[@allangoodger969]

@@jenniferharrison8915 You worked or have family there?

[@jenniferharrison8915]

@@allangoodger969 They are neither Asian, American or Aboriginal, or experienced with any of those, nor are they used to a tropical climate! It's a ridiculous idea! 😏

[@allangoodger969]

@@jenniferharrison8915 ????? My son and his family are up there. My neighbours' kids and grandkids are being paid to go up there. My wife's family spent most of their lives up there. It is a similar population to that of the Illawarra (Wollongong) area.

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

I don't know why you dont just move over and apply for jobs here. Assuming you are allowed to and tbh why can't you apply for any type of job for a period. Teachers skills are transferable in many industries. And why is it dependent on WA? QLD is nicer IMO. At least if you're here you can decide if you like it. You simply need to get on the plane and wing it, like an Aussie would 😅

[@zwieseler]

There's a massive number of poms who live in Perth.... where it's not humid....

[@RefurbIshment-z7l]

@@zwieseler yeh well I'm from the east (biased) seen West Australia in detail. Perth to me seems boring. But that's me, maybe it's ideal for many. But if they never get here they'll never know. I do think WA has something of a bonus about childcare if that's important.

[@cookeingwithme]

We feel you guys I been there too I think you need to come and see if they can change you visa then you come here What you can do when you visa run out you can go to new zealand and get a new visa

[@user-sp1ri]

Overall it sounds pretty easy get a teachers degree and off you go to join all the other south seas poms downunder in little england with sunshine, certainly not that easy for immigrants from other countries, in any fields...though it was only a couple of decades there was the 10 pound pom scheme...open access to any unskilled loser and paid for it...lot more desperate to keep the joint white-anglo and loyal (to the UK) back then...times thankfully are a changing...a bit😜

[@Lloydmarylou53]

G'Day,,,Check out the (BAM FAM ALAM FAMILY) THEY MOVED FROM ENGLAND to Australia 4 OR 5 YEAR AGO..Great Family...