During the school term, you’re busy planning classes and marking homework, so you typically don’t have time to search for a property, speak to a real estate agent or start your home loan application.

When you do have time to speak to a professional or need an employment letter to prove your income, agents are on holiday and the school is closed.

Luckily, the HR department of most schools is open during school holidays.

In addition to this, most schools have online payroll systems that allow you to login to take a screenshot of your income and employment evidence.

If your employment contract will be signed off over the Christmas holidays, most teachers can contact their principals to provide an employment letter confirming that your contract will be renewed for the coming school year.