We connect British teachers to Australian careers.
About TeachPath
We saw qualified British teachers earning £31-43k while Australian preschools urgently needed their expertise and offered AUD $72,000 to $95,000. That gap was the opportunity. TeachPath connects these two worlds, turning career advancement into reality for teachers ready to move.
Why we started TeachPath
Our Story
What we do
Placing EYFS teachers in Australian preschools.
TeachPath connects qualified British early childhood educators with preschool roles across Sydney and Melbourne. We handle verification, matching, and placement logistics at no cost to the teacher. Preschools pay our fee only when a teacher arrives.
Questions
Questions about TeachPath
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No. TeachPath is completely free to teachers at every stage. We charge a placement fee to the Australian preschool. You pay nothing to apply, be verified, interview, or get placed.
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From your first message to teaching in Australia typically takes four weeks. The 417 Working Holiday Visa is usually approved within 1-7 days online. The Working with Children Check runs in parallel and takes a similar amount of time in most cases. We move as fast as you do.
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Yes. Since January 2024, childcare workers are exempt from the standard 6-month employer limit on the Working Holiday Visa. You can work at the same preschool for 12 months, renew for a second year, and your preschool can then sponsor you for a Skills in Demand visa. This is a career move, not a gap year. Most teachers who go, stay.
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Yes. Since January 2024, childcare workers are exempt from the standard 6-month employer limit on the Working Holiday Visa. You can work at the same preschool for 12 months, renew for a second year, and your preschool can then sponsor you for a Skills in Demand visa. This is a career move, not a gap year. Most teachers who go, stay.
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Australian preschools pay between AUD $72,000 and $95,000 annually for EYFS-qualified British teachers. Early career UK teachers currently earn £31-43k for the same qualification. The cost of living in Sydney and Melbourne is comparable to the UK, and purchasing power in Sydney is around 30% higher than London.
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TeachPath currently places teachers in Sydney and Melbourne, where demand for qualified early childhood educators is strongest. We are building pipeline into Brisbane and will add it once we have confirmed preschool relationships there.
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We take care to match you with preschools that fit your experience and preferences before any introduction is made. You will have a Zoom interview with the preschool before committing to anything. If something isn't right once you arrive, speak to us and we will work through it with you.
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Yes - the 417 Working Holiday Visa is applied for directly through the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. It is straightforward, entirely online, and typically approved within 1-7 days. You will also need a Working with Children Check for your state, which you apply for online at the same time. TeachPath guides you through both processes step by step.