How hard is it to get a job as a high school maths and PE teacher in Melbourne, Australia if you're Asian?
How hard is it to get a job as a high school maths and PE teacher in Melbourne, Australia if you're Asian? It seems like all teachers are caucasian except asian language teachers... I've never had a asian teacher who doesn't teach a language. So it's like all non-lote teachers are caucasian.
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if you're asian, what difference does that make? Although a PE and math teacher is an odd combo, just make sure that math is your top priority over pe, in math, it is crucial that you have a good teacher.
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I had an Asian science teacher, the Indonesian teachers at our school were all Australian. Schools shouldn't be hiring based on race, if they are its discrimination. Maybe there is a shortage of people of Asian background training to be teachers (except for lote teachers), that could be why you didn't have many Asian teachers.
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Maths - good chances as Maths is one of those teaching positions that are in demand (along with Science and TAS). PE - very hard. I am told that supply outstrips demand by x4 (huge!). Def have a better chance with Maths. I dont think race is an issue (would hope not) - its about your credentials, experience and passion!
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If you have the qualifications and can communicate in English, clearly, your race will have no effect at all. In some cases it may be an advantage. In some areas there is an oversupply of teachers, so a permanent position may be hard to get as there are waiting lists. You can Jump forward if you are willing to teach anywhere in the state.
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