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UPDATE!  Please note that Education Queensland's suitability assessment process is under review - so some of the EQ-specific content in the videos below may not apply 

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UPDATE!  Please note that Education Queensland's suitability assessment process is under review - so some of the EQ-specific content in the videos below may not apply 

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Check out Teach Queensland's website for updates

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Looking for a teaching job with Education Queensland?

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Looking for a teaching job with Education Queensland?

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Go straight to the source! Check out the Teach Queensland website for how to apply and other essential information

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If you're ready to begin your teaching career, follow our step-by-step guide to submitting your application to teach in Queensland State Schools.

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Stay up-to-date with Teach Queensland - subscribe to their newsletter!

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Stay up-to-date with Teach Queensland - subscribe to their newsletter!

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Don't miss critical information about recruitment updates and presentations. Subscribe to the Teach Queensland newsletter here!
http://education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/teaching/madt-newsletter.html

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When should you expect a job offer?

The short answer is - when there is a vacancy that you meet the requirements for. Job offers are only made when a vacancy arises.

Be proactive and make contact with the regional/ district offices that you've nominated to check on the status of vacancies in the area. Use this as an opportunity to promote yourself and build relationships with the people who are making hiring decisions.
And ask these staff for advice on the best ways to ensure that you are the person they choose.

If you've nominated a small number of location preferences, think about making contact with individual schools of interest to let them know that you are an enthusiastic and suitable applicant - and that you are looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door via relief or contract teaching .

Also watch the videos and read the info on this Padlet for more tips.
Best wishes with your job search!

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Don't forget to check out Careers and Employment's RESUME PADLET!

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Don't forget to check out Careers and Employment's RESUME PADLET!

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Get professional feedback on your resume here!

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Ask Me Anything: Resume Review Team @ QUT Careers & Employment 

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Want some clarification on what to include or exclude from your resume? Tips on how to target your resume? Would love some advice from the team that reviews hundreds of resumes a year? Check out the tips and hints generated from industry professionals, the Resume Review Team, Careers Counselors & language experts. Don't forget you can post your questions here too:

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Video: 4 STEPS TO A GRADUATE TEACHING JOB

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Video: 4 STEPS TO A GRADUATE TEACHING JOB

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Only have 2 minutes? Watch this!

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More TIPS for your employment applications - shared by Education Qld!

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More TIPS for your employment applications - shared by Education Qld!

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For those who weren’t able to come along to our Careers Fair, here are our some key insights from the ‘How to get that teaching job’ seminar session:

Vacancies can arise at any time of the year and therefore we make job offers every day.

Our focus is finding the best possible applicant for each vacancy and school community.

Location preferences and teaching capabilities are the most important consideration when considering applicants for each vacancy.

The majority of permanent vacancies each year are in our regional, rural and remote communities.

You can be offered employment prior to completing the suitability assessment process.

By submitting your application for teacher employment, you are confirming that you are interested in employment opportunities in Queensland state schools.

We regularly advertise teaching vacancies through the Queensland Government Smart Jobs website, LinkedIn and Facebook page. This is a great way to find out about locations were we have current and future vacancies.

You can also check out our Make a difference Teach website for more information about employment in our schools across Queensland.

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News and jobs newsletter

Be first in the know with our newsletter featuring current teaching jobs, teacher stories, professional development opportunities, details of upcoming career events and more.

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News and jobs newsletter Be first in the know with our newsletter featuring current teaching jobs, teacher stories, professional development opportunities, details of upcoming career events and more.

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Check out this great teacher resource-sharing and networking website!

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Check out this great teacher resource-sharing and networking website!

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www.teachconnect.edu.au

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Check out Careers and Employment's  RESUME PADLET!

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Check out Careers and Employment's  RESUME PADLET!

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Ask Me Anything: Resume Review Team @ QUT Careers & Employment 

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Want some clarification on what to include or exclude from your resume? Tips on how to target your resume? Would love some advice from the team that reviews hundreds of resumes a year? Check out the tips and hints generated from industry professionals, the Resume Review Team, Careers Counselors & language experts. Don't forget you can post your questions here too:

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Video: Why it's important to BE PROACTIVE and get INVOLVED - it helps you get EMPLOYED!

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Video: Why it's important to BE PROACTIVE and get INVOLVED - it helps you get EMPLOYED!

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Hear what Rachel, a recent grad, says about this.

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Video: How I prepared and used my PORTFOLIO

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Video: How I prepared and used my PORTFOLIO

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Rachel, a recent grad, shares her advice (and shows you some parts of her portfolio)

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Video:  INTERVIEW QUESTIONS and how to prepare

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Video:  INTERVIEW QUESTIONS and how to prepare

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Tips from Rachel, a recent education graduate

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3 great tips for your graduate job search

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Video: Your TEACHING PORTFOLIO and INTERVIEWS

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Video: Your TEACHING PORTFOLIO and INTERVIEWS

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A great interview and well-planned teaching portfolio go hand in hand!
Advice from Bec, a recent education graduate

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Video: The importance of NETWORKING in your graduate job search

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Video: The importance of NETWORKING in your graduate job search

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Some tips from Bec, a recent education grad

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Some words of wisdom from Bec, a recent education grad

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Some advice from Chris Cook, Teach Qld HR Manager, Central Qld

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Some advice from Chris Cook, Teach Qld HR Manager, Central Qld

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Want to know more about working in independent schools? 

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Want to know more about working in independent schools? 

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Check out the Queensland Independent Education Union website for lots of useful information on working in the independent sector

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Your membership number (this must be six digits long and may include zeros, e.g. 001234)

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Rural and remote teaching - a message from EQ

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Rural and remote teaching - a message from EQ

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Some reasons to consider country service

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Want more INFO & RESOURCES on resumes & everything to do with employment applications?

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Want more INFO & RESOURCES on resumes & everything to do with employment applications?

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Check out QUT's Careers and Employment website www.careers.qut.edu.au

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Submit your resume via Career Hub - check here for how to! http://www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/feedback.jsp

A member of the Resume Review Team will then return your resume with brief feedback on the suitability of the content, formatting and structure of your documents within five working days. Your resume will NOT be proof read for spelling and grammar.

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DON'T FORGET!  You also need to apply for teacher registration

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DON'T FORGET!  You also need to apply for teacher registration

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To teach in any state, Catholic or independent school in Queensland you need to be registered.

This is completely SEPARATE to any employment applications you submit.

Lodge your application for teacher registration in your final semester of study. More info at the Queensland College of Teachers website www.qct.edu.au

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Video: INTERVIEW TIPS  from a graduate who is now a supervising teacher

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Video: INTERVIEW TIPS  from a graduate who is now a supervising teacher

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Video: Getting involved and being strategic in your FINAL YEAR to build your employment options

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Video: Getting involved and being strategic in your FINAL YEAR to build your employment options

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Some more great strategies to maximise your employability in your final year from Lisa, a graduate and now supervising teacher

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Video: Be professional and stand out on your final prac and internship

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Video: Be professional and stand out on your final prac and internship

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Some tips from Kylie Bradfield, Academic Coordinator and Education Lecturer, on how to be professional and stand out for all the right reasons on your final prac and internships

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Video: How to build your TEACHING PORTFOLIO and use it as a tool in your INTERVIEWS

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Video: How to build your TEACHING PORTFOLIO and use it as a tool in your INTERVIEWS

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A well-structured and thoughtful portfolio will enhance your interview performance. Get some great tips on your portfolio and interviews from Ruby, a recent primary education graduate

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Video: How you can ENHANCE YOUR EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS in your final year

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Video: How you can ENHANCE YOUR EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS in your final year

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How do you add value to applications and enhance your employability? Some great ideas from Ruby, recent primary education graduate

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Video: Why you should seriously consider COUNTRY SERVICE

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Video: Why you should seriously consider COUNTRY SERVICE

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Some great advice from Ruby, a recent primary education graduate

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Video: Quick tips for your TEACHING PORTFOLIO

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Video: Quick tips for your TEACHING PORTFOLIO

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Kylie Bradfield, Academic Coordinator and Education Lecturer shares some tips on constructing a great portfolio

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Some great advice from Kylie Bradfield, Academic Coordinator, Lecturer and experienced interview panel member

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Video: Get a graduate job - start with a GREAT FINAL PRAC &INTERNSHIP

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Video: Get a graduate job - start with a GREAT FINAL PRAC &INTERNSHIP

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Your graduate job search starts well before you finish your degree. Watch this video for ways to stand out on your final prac and have an advantage in your job search

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Video: Tips for writing your EQ PERSONAL STATEMENT

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Video: Tips for writing your EQ PERSONAL STATEMENT

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Where do you start? What do you say?
Some great advice from Lisa, a primary grad and now supervising teacher.

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What is your online brand? Some great advice here about ensuring you present yourself online in the best possible way  http://www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/resource/2013YourOnlineBrand.pdf

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Why should you develop a TEACHING PORTFOLIO?

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Why should you develop a TEACHING PORTFOLIO?

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Building a teaching portfolio can help you to develop a deeper awareness of yourself and your abilities. Reflecting on and recording your experiences will help you to recognise and review the knowledge and skills that you've developed as a result of those experiences. You'll also be better able to identify any skill areas in need of improvement.

If you have your information organised using the seven AITSL professional teaching standards as your categories, your job application process will be easier and less daunting. The wide variety of information in your portfolio will convey a far clearer and more complete impression of you than your resume or academic history could alone.

When prospective employers ask you for evidence of the skills and attributes they're looking for, you'll be able to draw on the examples documented in your portfolio to answer interview questions and respond to selection criteria.

Watch the videos on this Padlet to learn more.

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Think about joining a PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

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Think about joining a PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

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Professional associations can be a valuable source of information, professional development and support, and contacts with beginning and experienced people in your industry. Membership of (and active involvement in) a relevant professional association is a valuable addition to your resume and can be seen as an indication that you are a committed professional. A great professional association to start with is Beginning and Establishing Teachers Association (BETA) www.beta.asn.au

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Get all your resume questions answered here! http://www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/resource/2013ResumeFAQs.pdf

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More info on resumes and applications here

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More info on resumes and applications here

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http://www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/careerbooks/2014EducationCareerBook.pdf   and here www.careers.qut.edu.au under A-Z info sheets

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Where do you look for teaching employment OVERSEAS?

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Where do you look for teaching employment OVERSEAS?

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Start with Google - there are many agencies recruiting new Australian teaching graduates and experienced teachers to work in the UK.

Check out ANZUK Teachers, Smart Teachers, Protocol Education, Prospero Teaching and more.

Keep an eye out for emails promoting information sessions run by UK teacher recruitment agencies.

Do your research regarding locations, pay, and work conditions.

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Reflect on what you did well - be kind to yourself!

Write down from memory all the questions you were asked by the panel

Jot down your responses and examples you used

Email or send hard copy notes to thank the panel members for their time, to summarise your suitability for the role and to request feedback on your performance. EQ offers this feedback as part of their recruitment process - other employers may not.

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How do you present yourself well in an INTERVIEW?

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How do you present yourself well in an INTERVIEW?

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In a nutshell:

Smart, professional, clean, pressed clothes - conservative rather than fashionable, tie and jacket for males

Nothing too short, tight or revealing

Clean, tidy, styled/tied back hair

Clean shoes, nails & teeth

Use deodorant, no strong-smelling perfume or aftershave

No distracting jewellery - check facial piercings & tattoos

Smile, eye contact, firm handshake

More info on interviews here http://www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/interview/

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The cover letter or application letter you send with your resume often provides you with your first opportunity to present yourself to a potential employer.

A cover letter should accompany each application and should be a targeted, precise, interesting communication that provides an opportunity for you to highlight skills and experience, and demonstrate your suitability for the position.

The aim of a cover letter is to match what you're offering with what the employer is looking for, to encourage the employer to look closely at your accompanying resume and other paperwork, and to hopefully invite you to an interview.

Check out the sample letter here - but make sure you use your own words in your cover letters!

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Your resume should be a concise document of your relevant education, skills and experiences, and should target the specific position you are applying for as well as the organisation you are sending it to. The aim of your resume, application letter and other paperwork is to interest the employer in what you are offering, so that you are invited to an interview to provide more information.

Include information such as your contact details (professional email address and mobile phone number), your education and training, practicum placements, teaching-related and other experience, professional development and memberships, voluntary work and referees. You may not have information to include for each of these sections - everyone is different so your resume will be different from those of your peers. Use the language of the employer - if they ask for community involvement,  ensure you have this heading in your resume!

Check out the sample Education resume here - and look for the Resume FAQs at the end http://www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/resource/2013EducationResume.pdf

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Much of your success at an interview depends on how thoroughly you prepare. Give yourself the best chance of a successful interview outcome by:

·       researching the organisation –  check the organisation’s website and brochures

·       finding out as much as you can about who will be interviewing you, the format of the interview, directions for how to get there, and so on

·       ensuring you have appropriate clothing clean, well-maintained and ready at all times for interviews that may be called at short notice

·       having a professional portfolio ready containing documentation relevant to the position you are being interviewed for

·       re-reading your application to refresh your memory of what you have already told the employer about yourself

·       anticipating questions you may be asked and preparing answers for these – check out www.careers.qut.edu.au and look under Interviews and Beyond for a list of common general interview questions.

·        practising your responses to key questions. You don’t want to hear what you say about yourself for the very first time at an interview! Practise in front of the mirror, with your friends, your mentor, your mum or your cat. However, you also need to keep in mind that it’s important not to over-rehearse your responses – you don’t want to sound as if you are memorising a script.

Video yourself! Check that your voice is clear and well-paced; your responses are structured and logical; you don't have any distracting mannerisms; and that you smile and make eye contact.

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For advertised jobs
Always be guided by what the employer is asking for. Usually you will need a cover letter and a resume.

Some employers may ask you to respond to selection criteria.

Others (such as Education Queensland) require you to complete an application form and then submit a folio containing your resume, personal statement, prac reports and referee reports.

Read the employer advertisement or information carefully and contact the employer directly if you have questions.

For speculative applications
Consider contacting the employer by phone to express your interest in working with them and asking how they prefer to receive applications. Make sure you've done your research on them before making any contact - a brief phone call could turn into an informal interview.

When you make contact in writing, ensure that your cover letter and resume are targeted to the employer and role you are seeking. See resources to assist you at www.careers.qut.edu.au

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Major recruitment rounds
Employers such as  Brisbane Catholic Education Office have one major graduate recruitment campaign each year.  More information on their website www.bne.catholic.edu.au

DET/Education Queensland recruits all year round.  As a final year student (graduating at the end of the year), you are advised to submit your online application at the beginning of term 3 (or earlier!). Offers of employment start being made before the end of the school year - so make sure your application is considered!
If you are a mid-year graduate, submit your application early in the year.

Check out the DET website for full information on their recruitment process www.education.qld.gov.au

Advertised jobs
Many teaching positions, both in state and non-government schools, are advertised as they become available.

Set up email alerts on websites such as:

SmartJobs

Seek

Indeed

TeachersOnNet

Catholic Education

so you don't miss any advertised positions.

Be guided by the advertisement on how to apply to each advertised role.

Hidden job market
A high percentage of jobs are filled in the unadvertised job market - so be proactive and make contact with employers of interest.

They may not have a current vacancy, but they may know someone who has. If you impress them with your approach, you may find an opportunity for supply/relief work, short-term contract  or another foot-in-the-door opportunity.

You'll need a targeted, persuasive cover letter and excellent resume. Show that you have done your research on each employer that you contact. Clearly communicate why you want to work for them and the skills, qualities and experiences that you are offering.

For help with your applications, check out all the resources at www.careers.qut.edu.au - look under A-Z info sheets and books

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LOOKING for a  GRADUATE TEACHING JOB? Start here!

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LOOKING for a  GRADUATE TEACHING JOB? Start here!

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Do you want to give yourself the best chance of obtaining a teaching job for 2018? Then you need to get started now!

This padlet will help you find answers to

What are you looking for?

Where and when do you look?

How do you apply for graduate teaching jobs?

How do you write a great resume?

How do you prepare for interviews?

How do you conduct yourself during an interview?

What do you do after an interview?

How and why do you build professional networks to help with your job search?

This padlet is a work in progress - so check back regularly to see what's new!

And feel free to ask any questions you have! Just click anywhere on the Padlet and start typing.

You can find further resources and assistance at QUT's Careers and Employment website  www.careers.qut.edu.au

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Think about the type of employer or organisation that you are targeting.
This will help you to focus your job search energy and make your applications relevant to the specific employer/s.

Do you want to work in the state school system (ie Education Queensland)? Close to home or further afield? In a major centre or more rural or remote setting?

What about private/ independent/ non-government schools?
Schools catering to a particular faith background (ie Catholic schools)?
Or non-denominational schools? Or others such as Montessori or Steiner schools?

Are you keen to move interstate? Or overseas?

Remember that the more options you consider, the more potential employment opportunities you'll uncover.
How flexible can you be regarding your location and type of school preferences?

Also think about being open to full-time, part-time, contract and supply/relief teaching.
Be open to any (within reason!) opportunity to get your foot in the door of teacher employment.