Moving country and basically starting a new life was always going to be daunting and nerve racking.
Although when you have an incredible amount of support with planning and processing stages, it takes that stress away.

The team at Teach In in Australia (Jenna and Gemma) were phenomenal in keeping in contact and ensuring my mates and I were up to date with all the forms . They were always happy to answer all questions (no matter what time of day it was).

Before we left we had been contacted via phone and email by our UK consultant (Neil Waddington). Although the time difference was sometimes difficult to manage, again Neil was open to any questions and happy to help in any way possible. Neil kept in contact with us on how the job hunting was going and ensured there was going to be plenty of work.
Two mates and I landed in Leeds on Thursday the 12^th of January 2017. Neil greeted us at Manchester airport and drove us to our apartment in Leeds. He made us feel welcome with a night out on the town on Friday night and on the following Monday had two Job interviews each for us lined up.
It was that Tuesday that I accepted a full time supply position at an “Outstanding school”.

Without the help and assurance from all the staff at Teach In / Supply Desk and Neil as our on the ground consultant, there is no way that my house mates and I would have been able to land on the ground running as smoothly as we did.

Ryan Timmermans, Australian Primary Schools Teacher working in Leeds, UK

I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done for me over the past couple months! Before I came here to Bucks I did not have the best school or support from my previous agency up in Nottingham. Therefore my confidence was at a low. After speaking with you and realizing that there were other schools much better, I first didn't believe you, but realized I wasn't ready to go home. I am so glad that you were able to convince me to stay in England for the full year. If it wasn't for your endless search to find me the best fit I would have gone home discouraged and had a bad opinion of teaching and possibly not pursued it further. For that I am truly thankful and grateful for everything you have done!

Now I must return home, and because of all my UK teaching experience I was able to land a teaching job in Canada. I couldn't be happier to have received the position! Thank you for everything you have done for me.

Contact your local Teach In branch here, and they'll help you find your perfect UK teaching post!

Meghan Carter, Canadian Teacher working in Bucks, UK

I like Teach In's social aspect and the partnership with jsa. Also, Steph is wonderful :)

It has been great meeting and getting to know other overseas teachers, who are in the same boat as myself.

Kyle Ellis, Canadian teacher in the UK

Gemma Yates made contact with me after a conversation at school with our secretary about me going at Easter to visit family.  I was asked about the possibility of doing interviews with potential teachers looking to come to the UK to teach.  From my first e-mail right through to saying goodbye in Perth the organisation was faultless.  The location of the interviews was central and the facilities were very good.  It was always very professional; both e-mails and face to face.  My experience was very refreshing and it really helped me with my own CPD.  I learnt a lot from the interview day about new teacher’s expectations and also their worries.  This has made me reflect on my own practice and hopefully improve the experiences of my new and existing teachers.

I would unreservedly recommend other head teachers to take this opportunity if it becomes available as it was something I would definitely do again if I was asked.  Also I would like to take this chance to thank Gemma for organising it all and looking after me on that day.  It was a real pleasure.

Nance Wrigley, Headteacher, Oakridge Community Primary School

I definitely recommend Teach In if you are considering teaching jobs. They do all the work for you – they quickly secured me interviews in a shorter space of time than it takes me to fill out a job application form!

After speaking to Trixie from Teach In on the Thursday, she had managed to secure me two interviews by the Friday. By the following Monday I was offered and accepted a job! They are considerate of your needs/wants eg area, school size, faith/non-faith schools, age groups you want to teach etc. It saved me a lot of time and effort from applying to lots of jobs individually and from a lot of stress.

Lily Shum, KS2 Teacher, Barnet