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JL

Joined: 04 Jul 2009
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Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject: Know of any Filipino Teacher in NZ?

Hi, do any of you guys know of Filipino teachers here in NZ? Been here in NZ thrice already but this 3rd one is different. I was granted a WTR Permit. It's now a month that I am here and a month now also that I've sent applications to different schools. Sad thing is that like 98% of these schools want someone with a New Zealand experience, which I do not have. I am a Secondary Teacher but according to the New Zealand Teachers Council that I may work in any (ECE, Primary, Secondary, University)level as long as the institution will hire me. I'm basically barred by the NZ experience. I'm actually willing to volunteer as well, just so I'll have that experience. It's frustrating . I am more than willing to get any legal job to at least finance my everyday needs.

digitaldatu

Joined: 26 Jul 2008
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject:

What's your field of expertise as a secondary school teacher? Regards

JL

Joined: 04 Jul 2009
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:08 am Post subject:

hello digitaldatu, thanks for taking notice. my major is English...are you a teacher yourself? Cheers

levi

Joined: 16 Oct 2006
Posts: 1231
Location: Auckland Central, New Zealand

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:38 am Post subject: Re: Know of any Filipino Teacher in NZ?

JL wrote:

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I am a Secondary Teacher but according to the New Zealand Teachers Council that I may work in any (ECE, Primary, Secondary, University)level as long as the institution will hire me.

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Do you have a letter from the council exempting you from the requisite registration? If you have a exemption letter, then you may want to append a copy of your exemption in your application letter to educational institutions.

JL

Joined: 04 Jul 2009
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Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:12 am Post subject:

Hi levi, Unfortunately, it is not a formal letter nor a hard copy that I have here with me but an email correspondence instead.

philidor

Joined: 02 Jun 2008
Posts: 357

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: Know of any Filipino Teacher in NZ?

JL wrote:

Hi, do any of you guys know of Filipino teachers here in NZ? Been here in NZ thrice already but this 3rd one is different. I was granted a WTR Permit. It's now a month that I am here and a month now also that I've sent applications to different schools. Sad thing is that like 98% of these schools want someone with a New Zealand experience, which I do not have. I am a Secondary Teacher but according to the New Zealand Teachers Council that I may work in any (ECE, Primary, Secondary, University)level as long as the institution will hire me. I'm basically barred by the NZ experience. I'm actually willing to volunteer as well, just so I'll have that experience. It's frustrating Crying or Very sad

. I am more than willing to get any legal job to at least finance my everyday needs.

you might want to try applying to schools outside the main cities. baka mas may opportunity. just a thought. tsaka mainipin ka naman! isang buwan ka pa lang eh frustrated ka na? average ATA ng mga bagong WTR eh 2-3months na lang ngayon. late last year eh 5-6months. kaya huminahon ka muna. goodluck! Very Happy

levi

Joined: 16 Oct 2006
Posts: 1231
Location: Auckland Central, New Zealand

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:44 pm Post subject:

JL wrote:

Hi levi,

Unfortunately, it is not a formal letter nor a hard copy that I have here with me but an email correspondence instead.

Email correspondence are acceptable here in NZ. Best to append that in your application.

Also try to apply in english language institutions where the bulk of its students are chinese, korean or japanese students. Though I can safely say your english is probably quite good, since your posts are grammatically correct, your english accent is probably not the norm around here - so applying in english language courses where you will teach other migrants who would be a plus for you.

Would that be considered skilled by immigration?

Have you considered applying for provisional registration?

wellingtonianbuddy

Joined: 02 May 2008
Posts: 1025

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:13 pm Post subject:

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Though I can safely say your english is probably quite good, since your posts are grammatically correct, your english accent is probably not the norm around here

natawa ako...nag check pa ng grammar....but that is good advice...really good.....lol

JL

Joined: 04 Jul 2009
Posts: 11

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:17 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the advice, levi. I have done that actually (and still applying despite unsuccessful responses), but most of these institutions not only prefer native speakers but have minimum requirements of an ESOL or CELTA Certificate. I also browsed the Immediate Shortage Skills List and Long Term Skills Shortage List for ESOL teaching, it's not there. When I was here in 2002 bearing a limited purpose visa for a study visit, I was immersed in two schools, both Secondary, to observe their English as well as Ethics (if there was any) classes. These were in The Diocesan School for Girls and Massey High School. The experience was overall enlightening and good but made me somewhat hesitant to want to involve myself with not to mention the NCEA which is crucial in their curriculum. This I still need to study. Thus, I'm eyeing Primary and Early Childhood. I realize that the only way to be considered is to have that "experience". So now, I am trying to get a volunteer work in any Early Childhood centers in Auckland. A month's voluntary experience I suppose would not hurt if it means that that would be my gate pass to even get a relief work. I can't move from Auckland for now because basically, I am dependent on my sister with regards to accommodation and even on some basic necessities. I have a Provisional Practising Certificate. I had both NZQA and NZTC results before I lodged my EOI.

digitaldatu

Joined: 26 Jul 2008
Posts: 20

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:14 am Post subject:

Best that you get official documentation from NZTC. It may take awhile though. Some go through the process of an LAT. You can also try to be employed by agencies who will get you on a rotation/relief basis just to gain the much needed NZ experience. I think the preference is for "English teachers" who are native speakers of the language. But there's no harm in trying though. Specialist teachers in math, science, IT are in demand. The Dio schools are harder to get into. My wife is a high school teacher in a Catholic school. It took her more than 6 months to get the much needed documentation from NZTC (i.e. NZQA, IELTS, etc. And being a Catholic she was also tapped to teach Religious Ed. I can understand you predicament but that's the way it really is, one will just have to keep on trying until one gets to wherever it is one is journeying to. Godspeed!

digitaldatu

Joined: 26 Jul 2008
Posts: 20

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:17 am Post subject:

Oh by the way I forgot to mention that you can find some useful tips for teachers on the bulletin boards of the cathedral in Auckland CBD. The last time I looked there were some notices for hiring of teachers. Good luck!

JL

Joined: 04 Jul 2009
Posts: 11

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:24 am Post subject:

Thanks digitaldatu. I already have my Provisional Practising Certificate from NZTC. Thanks for the tip regarding the bulletin board. I'll ask a catholic friend or probably see them for myself. I am not catholic, sometimes indeed schools prefer to admit teachers who have the same religious affiliation as they are. I am a protestant. You are right, though, it wouldn't hurt to try. God bless.

wellingtonianbuddy

Joined: 02 May 2008
Posts: 1025

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:24 pm Post subject:

don't worry, there's plenty of non-catholic schools too.

digitaldatu

Joined: 26 Jul 2008
Posts: 20

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:15 pm Post subject:

Don't worry JL being a non-Catholic is no hindrance here and/or even in a Catholic school. Every faith is respected. Its good you already have a practicing certificate then you don't have to enroll for the diploma in teaching then. All the best.

JL

Joined: 04 Jul 2009
Posts: 11

Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

When I was still in the Philippines I applied to a number of schools online and one of them was an Early Childhood centre. The director replied that they could possibly take me in as a 3rd year student and that I need to take 1 year of ECE here. This was October 2008. I emailed her last week and she has just replied me this afternoon. She said that she will get someone to contact me for an interview. Guys, an interview! My first one (and hoping that I won't mess up and miss out). I need prayers. Thanks lots.

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