Australian Skil led Immigrati on: UK Teachers in Demand

Approximately one in 17 secondary school teachers and one in 20 primary school teachers in Australia are British-born. According to teacher recruitment agencies, demand for Modern Foreign Language, Mathematics and Science teachers is particularly high.However, restrictions on Australian skilled immigration visas are making it difficult for employers to recruit UK teachers. Daniel Mundy, the founder and managing director of Anzuk – an education recruitment agency that finds work for many British-born teachers – said: "Generally, UK teachers are arriving on Australian skilled immigration visas to provide relief teaching or take up other short-term contracts.“

"Many are filling vacancies in remote locations where there's a real shortage of teachers. The majority would like to remain in the country longer, but they face restrictions when it comes to Australian skilled immigration visas," he added.