A number of recruitment agencies in the UK are in the search for teaching professionals around the world who are looking for employment abroad, specifically in the UK.
There are vacancies that have already been published for teaching professionals to fill gaps in several subject areas.
To qualify, you will need to be in possession of the following:
- the correct visa or status
- teaching skills and experience you can demonstrate to your potential employer
- to pass criminal and professional safeguarding checks (these will be organised by your employer)
The correct visa or status could be a pre-existing right to work in the UK, such as settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme or indefinite leave to remain in the UK, a job offer allowing you to apply for a skilled worker visa or have eligibility for another type of visa.
If you are an Irish citizen that would like to teach in the UK, you won’t need a visa to work or live in the UK.
It is also helpful for the teaching professional to have the relevant qualification (this can be from your own or another non-UK country) and to also have an English ‘qualified teacher status’ (QTS).
You may also visit Get into Teaching for further information and assistance on your journey of working as a teacher in the UK, including details of salaries and benefits.
You will also find information about the International Qualified Teacher Status (IQTS).
