Teaching

in the UK
The essentials for your
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If you are an international teacher you will need to do your NARIC Assessement.
If you are an international teacher you will need to do your NARIC Assessement.
A bit further on down the track we will need certified copies of your:
A bit further on down the track we will need certified copies of your:
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Our Addresses:
Our Addresses:
Australian Office
Australian OfficeAddress:
Address:
1/55 Baroona Road, Paddington
1/55 Baroona Road, Paddington
Queensland 4064, Australia
Queensland 4064, Australia
(Postal: P.O. Box 811, Paddington, Queensland 4064, Australia)
(Postal: P.O. Box 811, Paddington, Queensland 4064, Australia)
New Zealand Postal Address:
UK
P.O.Office Address:
Box 86026, Mangere East, Auckland 2158, New Zealand
31 Broomfield House, Lanswoodpark, Elmstead Market,
UK Office Address:
Colchester, Essex, CO7 & FD, United Kingdom
31 Broomfield House, Lanswoodpark, Elmstead Market,
Colchester, Essex, CO7 & FD, United Kingdom

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Before departure,
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Visa
your CV
Recruitment Specialists will call you to discuss your situation and how it all works.
UK Visa and Immigration - www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration
To register, we will need your CV and completed registration form.
Citizens of Australia, New Zealand and Canada can apply for a Youth Mobility Visa
(Tier
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a fully qualified teacher in NZ, AU, CAN and USA you will need to apply for your QTS.
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do your NARIC can support yourself
on arrival by proving a minimum of funds. Full details can be found on the website.
A bit further on down the track we will need certified copies of your:
The application fee is approximately £225.00. You can apply by using the online system
via the link above.
• Education qualification
• Visa
Some teachers may be eligible to apply for the Ancestry Visa or hold a British Passport.
• Passport
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You matching proof of address (e.g. phone bill/bank statement/drivers licence)
apply here.
• National Police Check

Apply for your Police Check

Our Addresses:
Coming up to 3 months before your departure, you will need to apply for your National
Australian Office Address:
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Paddington
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apply to the AFP: Australian Federal Police
(Postal: P.O. Box 811, Paddington, Queensland 4064, Australia)
New Zealand Teachers apply to: The Ministry of Justice
New Zealand Postal Address:
USA Teachers
P.O. Box 86026, apply to: East, Auckland 2158,
Mangere Federal Bureau of Information
New Zealand

Canadian Teachers apply to:

UK Office Address: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
31 Broomfield House, Lanswoodpark, Elmstead Market,
Jamaican Teachers apply to: Jamaican Police
Colchester, Essex, CO7 & FD, United Kingdom
South African Teachers appy to: South African Police

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Teaching
in the UK
The essentials for your
preparation and research!

Relocating to another country is an experience you are going to

remember for the rest of your life.

The people you meet, the places you go and the learning you do while in a UK
classroom will give you stories that will be told throughout your entire life.

Things will be different, but just think how many teachers have gone before you
and how many will go after you. You only get one chance in a lifetime to live and
work in the UK so make the most of every teachable moment and every travel
opportunity that is presented to you!

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The UK System
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Stages:

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Recruitment
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1 to 2 will years
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Literacy, works. and Science

To register, we will need your CV and completed registration form.

KS2: Years 3 to 6 (7-11 year old) Year 6 children have SATS in Literacy, Numeracy and Science
If you are a fully qualified teacher in NZ, AU, CAN and USA you will need to apply for your QTS.

If you are
KS3: an international
Years 7 to 9 teacher
(11-14 old)will need to do your NARIC Assessement.
yearsyou

A bit further on down the track we will need certified copies of your:
KS4: Years 10 to 11 (14-16 years old) Exams are called GCSE’s
• Education qualification
• Visa
• Passport
KS5: Years 12
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Our Addresses:
Information on the curriculum, areas of study, objectives and assessment can be found at:
Australian Office Address:
www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning
1/55 Baroona Road, Paddington
Queensland 4064, Australia
(Postal: P.O. Box 811, Paddington, Queensland 4064, Australia)

New Zealand Postal Address:

P.O. Box 86026, Mangere East, Auckland 2158, New Zealand

UK Office Address:
31 Broomfield House, Lanswoodpark, Elmstead Market,
Colchester, Essex, CO7 & FD, United Kingdom

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The UK Term
Teaching Dates
in the UK with us is simple &
straight to the point!

Please email your CV to info@pointtopointeducation.com and one of our expert

2019/20
Recruitment Specialists will call you to discuss your situation and how it all works.
Spring Term
To register, Thursday, 3rdyour
we will need January 2019
CV and - Friday,registration
completed 5th April 2019
form.
Half Term: Monday, 18th February 2019 - Friday, 22nd February 2019
If you are a fully qualified teacher in NZ, AU, CAN and USA you will need to apply for your QTS.
Summer Term
If you are anTuesday, 23rd April
international 2019
teacher - Wednesday,
you will need to 24th JulyNARIC
do your 2019 Assessement.
Half Term: Monday, 27th May 2019 - Friday, 31st May 2019
A bit further on down the track we will need certified copies of your:
Autumn Term
• EducationWednesday,
qualification4th September 2019 - Wednesday, 18th December 2019
• Visa Half Term: Saturday, 19th October 2019 - Sunday, 27th October 2019
• Passport
• x2 matching proof of address (e.g. phone bill/bank statement/drivers licence)
2020/21
• National Police Check

Spring Term
Our Addresses:
Monday, 6th January 2020 - Wednesday, 1st April 2020
Australian Office Address:
Half Term : Saturday, 15th February 2020 - Sunday, 23rd February 2020
1/55 Baroona Road, Paddington
QueenslandSummer Term
4064, Australia
(Postal: P.O.Monday, 20th April 2020
Box 811, Paddington, - Tuesday,
Queensland 21stAustralia)
4064, July 2020
Half Term: Monday, 25th May 2020 - Friday, 29th May 2020
New Zealand Postal Address:
Autumn
P.O. Box 86026, Term
Mangere East, Auckland 2158, New Zealand
Thursday, 3rd September 2020 - Friday, 18th December 2020
UK Office Address:
Half Term: Monday, 26th October 2020 - Friday, 30th October 2020
31 Broomfield House, Lanswoodpark, Elmstead Market,
Colchester, Essex, CO7 & FD, United Kingdom
Note: The above dates are a guide - School Term dates can vary across the UK.
Please visit: www.gov.uk/school-term-holiday-dates if you need exact dates
or contact the friendly team at Point To Point.

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Living tips
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Recruitment Specialists will call you to discuss your situation and how it all hotel or B&B
depending on your budget. Once you have adjusted and recovered from your jet lag you can
To register, we will need your CV and completed registration form.
set up appointments to view share houses, apartments and flats.
If you are a fully qualified teacher in NZ, AU, CAN and USA you will need to apply for your QTS.
It is best to look for a place near tube, train or bus links and not more than 30 mins from your
school. This
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A bit further on down the track we will need certified copies of your:
Look at flats you could share with a friend or two and split the costs, or look for a room in an
• Education qualification
established share house with all inclusive rent (internet, power, heating and water rates).
• Visa
• Passport
Aim to pay between £80-£120 per week depending on the arrangement you go for.
• x2 matching proof of address (e.g. phone bill/bank statement/drivers licence)
• National
We think it Police Check
s a great idea to book an Airbnb for the first 1-2 weeks of your arrival (close to your
school) so you can go and view flats but have all the amenities you need (Kitchen, WiFi, washing
Our Addresses:
machine) as it can take a little while to find your ‘forever home’. This way you can get familiar
with your locality
Australian and transport links and have the option to extend your stay if needed!
Office Address:
1/55 Baroona Road, Paddington
Queensland 4064, Australia
(Postal: P.O. Box 811, Paddington, Queensland 4064, Australia)
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Useful Links
Teaching in the UK with us is simple &
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Useful education
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achievements and areas for development.
https:/ /www.gov.uk/guidance/qualified-teacher-status-qts#
If you are a fully qualified teacher in NZ, AU, CAN and USA you will need to apply for your QTS.
How to your gain your Qualified Teacher Status (for experienced teachers).
If you are an international teacher you will need to do your NARIC Assessement.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/index.htm
www.iop.org/
A bit further on down the track we will need certified copies of your:
www.ncetm.org.uk/
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Our Addresses:
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1/55 Baroona Road,
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Queensland 4064, Australia
www.virgintrains.co.uk www.eurolines.com
(Postal: P.O. Box 811, Paddington, Queensland
www.megatrain.com 4064, Australia)
www.nationalexpress.com
New Zealand Postal Address:
Ferry
P.O. Box 86026, Mangere East, Auckland 2158, New Zealand
www.aferry.co.uk
UK Office Address:
31 Broomfield House, Lanswoodpark, Elmstead Market,
Colchester, Essex, CO7 & FD, United Kingdom

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National
Teaching Insurance in the UK with Number us is simple &
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You will need to apply for a National Insurance Number as soon as you arrive.
You will need to supply this to the school for tax purposes and to ensure you are covered by National Insurance.

Call Jobcentre
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Jobcentre Plus may write to you and ask you to come to an interview where you’ll be
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Birth/Adoption Certificate
1/55 Baroona Road, Paddington
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Driving Box 811, Paddington, Queensland 4064, Australia)

New Zealand Postal Address:

National Insurance Application Line
P.O. Box 86026, Mangere East, Auckland 2158, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 141 2075
UK Office Address:
Textphone: 0800 141 2438
31 Broomfield House, Lanswoodpark, Elmstead Market,
Monday to Friday:
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Best of luck for
your teaching
adventure!
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