Jobs Australia

DESCRIPTION :

HIGHLIGHTS
This program is designed for students coming from France, Germany, Italy, Spain or Japan, as their native languages are the main foreign languages taught in Australia. It’s a volunteer work in Australian primary or secondary schools as a Language Teacher’s Assistant (LTA). The assistant participates fully in the Australian schools and in the extracurricular activities arranged by the school. He/she will assist in a school’s language program and contribute in both language and cross-cultural education in the school and the wider community.
Assisting the language teacher commences shortly after arrival or once school resumes if arrival is during a school holiday.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The program objective is:
-to learn the language and culture from a native speaker, interested in language instruction and undergoing or completed university studies;
-to deepen cross-cultural understanding;
-to promote long term international friendships.

The program is selective and it is an opportunity for the language Teacher Assistants to improve their English by the participant’s own initiative to mix socially within the local community. Participants are adults and are expected to make their own opportunities. Nacel does not make social arrangements for the participant.

LOCATION
The program may take place in any Australian states. Participants must be willing to go to any location in Australia (preferences and requests considered, but not guaranteed). The main locations of the schools the participant is working at are regional cities (not principal ones).

WORK PLACE
The selected schools are from both the government and private school sectors, offering a high level of academic, excellence, social support and sporting facilities, available to the assistant. Both types of schools offer a great variety of choice: co-educational or single sex education, day attendance only or boarding facilities, wide range of out of school activities.

PHOTOS :

SCHOOL TYPE :

Public and private schools.

ACCOMMODATION :

Accommodation and meals are provided by the school.
Accommodation’s type:
-Australian host families (in an apartment);
-School’s boarding house.

Lunch may be at the participant’s own expense.
The host family situation is provided by the school and not selected by Nacel. Consequently, Nacel cannot guarantee the environment in which the student will live. Depending of the length of the stay, one or several families can host the participant.

Note: It is usual that a school will invite a LTA on the condition that they live in a school boarding house and assist with duties in the boarding house.

Please note that Spanish speakers may be placed in public schools which may not be able to offer accommodation and board; these expenses would remain at the participant’s own expenses. 

ELIGIBILITY :

Age conditions: from 21 to 30 years old.

Applicants must be:
-educated native French, Italian, Spanish, German or Japanese language speakers;
-university or high school graduates;
-self reliant, especially in respect of socialising, and sufficient initiative to make own opportunities to improve their English.
They must also:
-intend to pursue a career in education in their home country: this must be clear demonstrated by a course of study background that is at least related to the field of education, or a background of work experience that is able to be related professionally or para-professionally to education.
-have a good command of English (minimum IELTS score: 5.5);
-have a positive, open and flexible outlook, and benefit personally towards their career goals, from the experience and cultural interaction;
-have positive personal and professional references;
-have a valid police clearance from the participant’s country, stating that he/she has no serious criminal record and that he/she is suitable for working with young students.

An interview is organized with the applicant before final acceptance is given.

Please note that a medical examination and/or chest x-ray, as directed by Australian Immigration at the time of the visa application is required. Nacel reserves the right to refuse the acceptance of an LTA at any time for medical reason.

DEADLINE :

4 months before departure.

PROCEDURES :

Please apply through the application form below.

CONDITIONS - WORK AS A VOLUNTEER IN AUSTRALIA AND IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH! :

Prices 2012

PRICE INCLUDES :

-Administration fees
-Host school placement and supervision of a language teacher 
-Accommodation/board arrangement provided by the school
-Nacel facilitation of the program throughout the stay
-Airport pick up and transfer provided by the school
-Support, assistance and 24 hours emergency phone number during the whole program

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :

-International airfare
-International Travel insurance
-Visa, passport and medical exam fees
-Local transport
-Extra language courses
-Personal expenses and pocket money
-Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance (may be provided by Nacel for an extra cost)
-Application fees (40 euros)