3500 is quite common for a university assuming your hours are not very much. Mind you, it's not too hard to get a better level of pay. Usually the private schools pay more but you work more too.

> Thanks for the reply,
> I am Australian so I guess I am a native speaker. I have a Bachelor
> of Education degree and a Bachelor of Science (molecular genetics)
> degree with 2.5 years teaching experience in Australia and London so
> what should I be getting paid per month?
> Thanks for your help.
> Kate