Teaching occupations are suitable for migration purposes have been listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). Teaching as a pathway to PR. All levels of teaching, from preschool to secondary school, are on the medium to long-term skills shortage list in Australia. This makes it an excellent choice for those wishing to make the move to Australia permanently.
Teachers can apply for visas allowing migration to Australia under the general skilled program using visa subclass 189, 190, 489, or 491.
Teacher Skills Assessment
Teachers migrating to Australia are required to complete a teacher skills assessment through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The AITSL will need to assess your qualifications against Australian Standards before you can apply for a Skilled Visa.
The Australian Visa Bureau will help you to work out if you’re qualified for a teaching job in Australia and the Migration Bureau lets you take a free assessment to see which visa category, you’re eligible under. The good news is teaching is on the Skilled Occupation list and this should allow you to apply for a skilled migration visa.
Requirements
To be considered suitably qualified as a Teacher in Australia you must have 4 years (full-time equivalent) of tertiary education. Therefore, you will have either:
4 years Bachelor of Education OR
3 years degree (any subject) AND 1 year PGCE/PGDE
You must demonstrate you have completed at least 45 days of supervised teaching practice as part of your compulsory initial teacher education program. This must be within the age range of students relevant to your nominated occupation. Work Experience does not count towards supervised teaching practice.
Occupations (Teacher category) -
Early childhood (Pre-primary school) teacher (ANZSCO code 241111)
Primary school teacher (ANZSCO code 241213)
Middle school teacher (ANZSCO code 241311)
Secondary school teacher (ANZSCO code 241411)
Special needs teacher (ANZSCO code 241511)
Teacher of the hearing impaired (ANZSCO code241512)
Teacher of the sight impaired (ANZSCO code 241513)
Special education teachers not elsewhere classified (ANZSCO code 241599)
How much does a teacher make in Australia?
The average teacher salary in Australia is $88,442 per year or $45.35 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $70,234 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $152,708 per year.
