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Hey Sarah (i think)
What do you teach? Also, did you go through a recruiting company? Do you not get paid if you are sick for a day? Where are you from originally-Canada? If so, I have some further questions... |
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Hi there!
I am from Australia and I got my job through Bluewave, they were really supportive.
I get paid by the school, so yes i do get paid for sick days and holidays. I have some friends who came over on a working holiday maker (i was too old to get this visa!)and they work day to day. So they only get paid for the hours they work. |
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Sarah (i think)
I have been told by the recruiting company I have been conversing with that I only get paid for the time I work and I think that is even if I accept a full-time position...does this sound right to you? It is not a supply job; I was wondering what happens during holidays or if i get sick; you get paid anyway? do you mind if i ask how much you get paid? they told me 120 pounds a day-good or bad? thanks |
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| It seems to me that you need to establish whether you are being paid directly by the school or by the agency. If you're paid by the school then you'll be on a regular wage and get the standard holidays and will be paid when you are sick. If you are paid by the agency, they will probably pay you on a daily rate but you need to make sure that the pay covers holiday pay too. £120 a day is fairly normal (depending on your experience) but you need to think of it covering your holiday too. ie there are 195 teaching days a year so this will equate to an annual salary of £23400 provided you work all the days. I've been through this process myself and you have to balance the flexibility of a daily rate through the agency with the stability and regular income of a school. I needed a work permit so the decision was made for me as you cannot work through an agency and get a work permit - it's against the law! |
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Hi ahann (& MajorT)
Yes, it is Sarah! The amoount you get paid is dependant on experience. £120 is about right for someone who is newly qualified or with only a few years experience.
MajorT is right about the other stuff. If you are paid by your school you will be on a monthly wage and earn a little less, but you will benefit from being paid over the holidays and if you are sick. If you are paid by your agency you will be paid a daily rate (which will include your holiday pay) and you will not be paid if you have any time off. |
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