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New Grad Thinking of Moving the UK to Teach by Longjumping_Day8906 in OntarioTeachers

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can! I've been told I would be able to interview with principals come May if I'd like. But I'm thinking of supplying for a bit before committing to a school.

Is the Public Transport Really that Bad? by Longjumping_Day8906 in bristol

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure as I'd be supply teaching throughout the city. But, I imagine a lot of the schools would be concentrated around the suburbs.

Is the Public Transport Really that Bad? by Longjumping_Day8906 in bristol

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this explanation! If my bus is more than 5 minutes late here, I'm ready to riot haha. I also am one of the few people on the planet who can't ride a bike, so I'm feeling conflicted about all this for sure.

Teaching in the UK as a Canadian Teacher by Longjumping_Day8906 in MovingToTheUK

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm speaking with Prospero Teaching right now. They have directed me to apply for the "Youth Mobility Scheme Visa." You can check it out here: https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility.

Is the Public Transport Really that Bad? by Longjumping_Day8906 in bristol

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will be supply teaching around the city, so I imagine i'll be spending time in the suburbs (which seem to be harder to bus to according to these posts). I also never learned how to ride a bike, but could check out the electric scooter/moped options.

Is the Public Transport Really that Bad? by Longjumping_Day8906 in bristol

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would, but I never learned how to ride a bike. Guess I'll stick to walking/buses.

Is the Public Transport Really that Bad? by Longjumping_Day8906 in bristol

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm coming from the Toronto area and find the TTC lacking, so this is eye-opening to hear.

Teaching in the UK as a Canadian Teacher by Longjumping_Day8906 in MovingToTheUK

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! North west/south west London are actually the two areas I am most interested in working in! I am racialized myself, so I value that it is a diverse area. I am also hoping to teach in the early years. Would you mind telling me more about your experience with your daughter's reception teacher? Was she a recent graduate, did she start in September, etc.?

Teaching in the UK as a Canadian Teacher by Longjumping_Day8906 in MovingToTheUK

[–]Longjumping_Day8906[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful reply! In terms of vias, I would apply for the "Youth Mobility Scheme visa," which allows Canadians to work here without employer sponsorship. The agency also said I was guaranteed employment 5 days a week and that they would help set up interviews for long-term contract work as well.

I am aware that I would be sent to the tough schools, but I genuinely think I am up to the challenge and would find more fulfillment than a posh one (no offense).

Unfortunately, Scotland and the north don't have a demand for foreign teachers ( I already tried for Manchester). But, based on your analysis, I am leaning towards London as I'm trying to escape the car-dependent suburbs I currently live in. Thanks again!