Karen_Jon

Lovely rental with 3bdr + study, 2 bathrooms and double garage. Address: 14 Yarr Crescent, Seaford Meadows. spacious with easy to manage garden outside entertaining area only 2 years old open plan lounge / kitchen / diner close to new Woolworths and a park for children just off Commercial Road / opposite Cliff Avenue so access to buses etc Available from 14th August 2015, contact Tania Hamlyn on 0414972266 for a viewing. $375 per week Also advertised on realestate.com.au

Hi Hoping somebody can recommend a conveyancer, please. Thanks

Hi, I'm wondering if anybody know of any rentals coming up or anybody breaking lease. Obviously checking realestate.com but thought it might be worth a mention on here too. We don't need to be out of our current rental unit mid March. Only moving because we have no patio to eat out and entertain etc. Thanks Karen

Buzz words is interesting as you will realise once you start TRT (the Aussie word for supply work) - temporary relief teacher; what areas are key focuses for schools here. You could begin researching Play is the Way and Natural Maths. I know my school is a Jolly Phonics school. Also are you aware that we have 4 terms throughout the year each approx. 10 weeks long? decd schools start term 1 on 27th January 2015. Where are you thinking of residing in Adelaide? Some schools work collectively as a scheme so you sign up with the scheme/area to TRT and they ring you in the morning if they need a TRT. So the school rings the scheme and they source the TRT, once your name is out then they would possibly request you etc. It depends how the schools where you are living etc work. I hope that makes sense. I'll gladly help if I can as only now do I feel things make sense; when I first arrived it was sooooo different (obviously!)

Hi I've been here two years and I have worked in decd primary schools (government) since arriving and I'm about to start a new post (permanent) at a private school. Roughly the same kind of working day as you indicate but I found PPA (prep, planning and assessment) time to be the big difference. For example it depends how a school deploys it but often it is spread out across the week. There are benefits to this. The school I worked at was 8.50 to 3.15. Although lunch times are shorter often with only half an hour; I think this common across schools. I found this tricky as I would often prep resources in my lunch when I was in the UK. Permanency is a big thing here and often you begin with contract work. I began by joining my daughters' school's governing council to get to know how the schools system here works; then I did supply work and proved myself. In the 18 months I have taught there and I have worked full time and worked for three months in the role as deputy. Permanent jobs in decd schools are highly sought after, and often there are many candidates applying - I've also gained some panel experience perusing applications! If you have any more questions don't hesitate

Hi, I was wondering if any electricians can clarify something for me?? I have an issue with our rental agent re an electrical trip we couldn't rectify so we called there call out number. Anyhow is it mandatory to have a CLIPSAL 'residual current devices (safety switch) fault finding guide' information sticker on the switchboard to help trouble shoot? We didn't have one and when the electrician did the call out he said there should have been one present. However the agent says she has never seen one before!! My argument is that if it had been present we wouldn't have needed to call them out and plus you can't start messing with electrics. The agent is passing the cost on to us which I am in disagreement with. It sometimes feels that people just want to get money out of you for anything!!! Thanks in advance and sorry if I sound like a whinge! Karen

Hi Kevin, Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Much appreciated. K

Hi, I have been here nearly two years now and I feel settled in SA. I haven't transferred my standard life or UK teacher pension so far. Does anybody have any advice about where to start with this? Is it a case of contacting my bank or an independent company? Thanks in advance Karen

HI thanks for the info, much appreciated x

Hi I need to loom into renewing my daughter's passport; ould you advise of the website you used please. Thanks in advance,

We are thinking of breaking our rental lease and want to see if we can get somebody interested in taking it over. Lovely 3 bed, 2 bathroom house close to the esplanade. Great size garden and great room sizes. Lovely neighbours and close to all shops etc. $330 p week PM me for more details. Karen

hi yes it is give me a text / call on (phone number removed as per forum rules) if you want to come and look at it one night this week. After 5pm is best. karen

Good condition Ikea table and 4 chairs with seat cushions. Round glass table top (Diameter 104mm). Collect from Port Noarlunga South. $50 We are selling due to getting a bigger sized table. This table and chairs has still got plenty of life in it. PM for more info / to view etc.

HI, I have a decent sofa bed which we no longer need. It is a great item if you are awaiting furniture arriving and would like something to get you y. We were lent it while we were waiting for our furniture / bed to arrive etc (8 weeks) so it kept us comfortable. No longer in need of it now. Free but you'll need to pick it up from Port Noarlunga South. Thanks Karen.

Hi, I'd agree with Adelaide bound that you really need to meet people, to sell yourself etc. Also, to work in the private catholic schools you no longer need the additional catholic police check so I would ring up and make appointments with the deputy to go in and discuss TRT work. I think this might be an avenue worth pursuing. We are based in the South, and I have been lucky enough to get a contract until Xmas working part time and this was due to being in the right place at the right time etc. I hope this helps you, Karen