Wanted Filipino STEM Teachers in Australia-WFSTIA

26/12/2022

What is Superannuation or what is commonly called Super?

This is savings made by your employer for your retirement. Unlike in the Philippines where it is managed by either GSIS or the SSS, you can choose who manages it for you. And the savings are portable allowing you to bring it with you are you change jobs.

Please see enclosed link from the Australian Taxation Office for more information.

Explains the superannuation contributions you're entitled to, how to build your super and keep track of it, and how benefits are paid.

26/12/2022

What Visas will be offered to successful STEM Teachers?

There are two visas available for a STEM Teacher to come to Australia. These are:

1. Temporary Skill Shortage visa (482) Medium Term (via Standard Business Sponsorship) https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482

2. Skilled Nomination Visa (190)
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-nominated-190

If you have dependents each of the links will give you information on including family members.

Most will enter on a 482 visa. Please see enclosed link for more information regarding these visas.

This visa lets nominated skilled workers live and work in Australia as permanent residents.

25/12/2022

Where does NSW stand in STEM education?

Please see enclosed link on the Direction for STEM education in the State.

The National STEM Education Strategy 2016 - 2026 (Education Council, 2015) forms the basis for the department's STEM directions.

25/12/2022

What is Australia's National Strategy for STEM education?

Please see enclosed link to know more about this strategy.

The Department of Education works to ensure Australians can experience the wellbeing and economic benefits that quality education provides.

24/12/2022

How good has Australia been a home for Filipino migrants?

Please see the enclosed link on 75 years of a special relationship between Australia and the Philippines.

By Ana Rosa Marginson May 22nd 1946 is a significant date for Filipinos in Australia, although few may recognise why. On this day 75 years ago the Philippines formally announced and established diplomatic relations with Australia. With the appointment of Roberto Regalato as the first Philippine Cons...

24/12/2022

How good is Australia becoming our second home?

Please see the enclosed link and know the many Filipinos calling Australia our second home.

New figures reveal that the Filipino population in Australia has increased from 241,000 in 2015 to 310,000 in 2020, an increase of 28.6 percent from 2015.

24/12/2022

Where do majority of the Filipino community reside in Australia?

Please enclosed link to know more about Sydney's Manila.

By Linda Geronimo Santos During the course of preparing this short write up, I managed to have informal discussions with my constituency as Councillor for Blacktown City Council. I asked questions relating to the attraction of Blacktown City to them. The consensus from the responses received is that...

23/12/2022

What are the salary and benefits of a teacher in NSW State?

From an umbrella overview, salaries for a STEM Teacher in a NSW public school range from $AUD72,000 to $AUD114,000 depending on your experience & position. To read more about the award Teachers are paid under when working in an NSW Government school.

Please see the enclosed link for more information.
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/irc/ircgazette.nsf/LUPublications/9699B81A9B7A7DEFCA25856C0024D4AF?OpenDocument

Allowances differ from school to school depending on their location. Below is an umbrella overview.

Please see the enclosed link for more information. https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/subsidies-allowances-and-bonuses

It is important to note that salary and allowances are worked out on the appointment of a position based on your experience and school location.

Bonuses, location benefits, housing support and relocation subsidies are available for some roles

23/12/2022

What is the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT)?

If you going to teach in an NSW public school, you are required to undertake an ELPT unless you completed all your qualifications in: the following countries: Australia, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the United States, New Zealand and Canada.

The most common ELPT is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

The test that would need to be taken is the Academic version.

The scores needed are:

A minimum score of 7 is needed in reading and writing

A minimum score of 8 is needed in speaking and listening

We encourage you to watch this video (https://youtu.be/3nrujcxJSNs) about how to prepare for an IELTS exam.

We recommend that if you have not sat an IELTS test before that you complete a practice test. Please note that if you decide to take this practice test this is voluntary (at your own cost).

IELTS will be paid as reimbursement if you are successful in gaining a contract with the NSW Department of Education (please note this is not your teach NSW number but a contract with a school allocated).

Please see the enclosed link for information on the IELTS practice test.

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23/12/2022

What are the responsibilities of being a Teacher in an NSW public school?

Please see enclosed link for information in the NSW Teachers Handbook.

The Teachers' Handbook will contain the current conditions of employment for teachers in the teaching service, and list their responsibilities.

23/12/2022

Want to know more about the NSW state?

Please see the enclosed link to know more about the state.

Information about the population, culture, geography and regions of New South Wales.

23/12/2022

What are the expected Salary and Benefits for a Filipino STEM Teacher hired to teach in Australia?

(1) Salaries range from $AUD72,000 to $AUD114,000 depending on experience and position. In addition, there are allowances that will vary depending on the school location.
(2) Up to 5 additional personal leave days
(3) Employer contribution of 10.5% based on total salary for superannuation/ retirement plan
(4) Up to $AUD30,000 per annum extra under the Rural Teacher incentive scheme for those teaching in a rural/ country location.
(5) $AUD5,000 Remote School Retention Benefit (for Rural/ Country locations) or up to $AUD10,000 Retention Benefit (for Sydney City/ Metro locations) after completion of a three-year placement
(6) Rental subsidy from 50-90% depending upon school location
(7) $AUD10,000 Relocation package will be offered as a reimbursement of costs incurred.