Welcome to the TEACH UK Resource Page

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Once you have made the decision to travel and teach overseas there will be many questions you will ask. Do I have the right to work in the UK?.... How does the English Education system differ to the Australian and New Zealand system?.... How do I know what the schools will be like?..and many, many more. We have compiled the following list of useful links to help make you move to the UK as" hassle free" as possible. You should find the answers to most of your questions on these websites. However, do feel free to contact Sue Hawkins at TEACH UK on 0362 448133 or info@teachuk.com.au and she will be happy to discuss any concerns you may have.

Preparing to Go.

Do you have the right to work in the UK and how do you go about applying for the correct visa? Find All you need to know about UK Entry Clearances - on the British High Commission site use the Passport and Visa directory.

If you wish to teach in England you will need to provide a Criminal History Check from either Australia or New Zealand. Visit the Australian Federal Police site to find information on, and to download the application forms for The Criminal History (Character) Check. You require a Name Check only.

Find and book Discount fares to Europe and Travel Insurance through 'Adventures Unlimited' who offer discounted fares for all major airlines.

Inspect a range of travel packages to assist you on your arrival in the UK at www.frontedgetravel.com

Tour Heathrow Airport

For a wealth of teaching resources - online lesson plans and lesson plan resources, thematic units, themes, classroom activities, teacher tips, web projects, ideas for assemblies and lots more..

For information on employment conditions for teachers visit the National Union of Teachers.

The NASUWT (National Assoc. of Schoolmasters and Union of Women teachers) which also offers links to teaching resources.

To find out more about individual schools visit The Ofsted website.

Once you arrive!

Out and about in London

When you first arrive in London, buy a London A-Z street directory. It's the only way to find your way around. You will only be in London for a short time before you become familiar with the underground, or as it is commonly known The Tube. You can obtain free underground maps from any Underground Station. You will also find maps of the aboveground trains useful. These are free at any station.

Use The Street Map to find your way around.

Tour London with the Lonely Planet guide to London

Go on The Underground

Use the many different means of Transport in and around London

Find out what's currently happening in London in TimeOut - London's premier magazine

Fancy a trip to the theatre? Take a look at The London Theatre Guide.

Visit the London Boroughs to find out more about the different areas of London.

Touring the rest of Britain.

Visit the British Tourist Authority

Find a UK address - street directories that cover the whole of mainland Britain

For a wealth of information on touring Great Britain visit the Travel library .

Visit the Counties.

Off to Europe for the holidays!

Plan your trip with The Lonely Planet Guide or use the The Travel Library

Take the worry out of the exchange rates with the Currency Converter

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HAVE A GREAT TIME LIVING AND TEACHING IN THE UK!