Can a school in England sponsor a visa?

Yes, but only if the school or academy trust holds a Home Office sponsor licence. Not every school is a licensed sponsor — you can check the official Register of licensed sponsors. A sponsoring employer issues a Certificate of Sponsorship, which you need to apply for a Skilled Worker visa.

Which visa do teachers usually need?

Most overseas teachers come to England on the Skilled Worker visa. You generally need a confirmed job offer from a licensed sponsor, a Certificate of Sponsorship, the required English language ability, and the role must meet the salary and skill requirements set by the Home Office.

Do I need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)?

To work as a qualified teacher you will usually need QTS. There are routes to gain QTS, including for teachers who qualified outside the UK. See the official QTS guidance for current eligibility.

Is there financial help to relocate?

Eligible non-UK trainees and teachers of physics and languages may receive a £10,000 International Relocation Payment from the Department for Education to help with visa and moving costs. Eligibility rules apply — check the official guidance.

How do I find teaching jobs that offer sponsorship?

This page lists current England vacancies flagged as offering visa sponsorship. Always confirm sponsorship directly with the school before applying, as availability can change.

Teaching jobs with visa sponsorship in England

9 current England teaching vacancies flagged as offering visa sponsorship for overseas teachers.

Many schools in England recruit teachers from overseas. To work here you’ll usually need permission to work in the UK — most commonly a Skilled Worker visa — and the school or trust must be a Home Office licensed sponsor. The jobs below are flagged as offering visa sponsorship; the official guidance further down explains how the process works.

Current vacancies offering sponsorship

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TeacherEnglishVisa sponsorship

Lift Kingswood · Hull

Teacher of English

PermanentFull time£34069 - £46940 per annum

Closes 23 Sept 2026View & apply

TeacherPEVisa sponsorship

Lift Kingswood · Hull

Teacher of PE

PermanentFull time£32916 - £46940 per annum

Closes 23 Sept 2026View & apply

TeacherVisa sponsorship

Chichester College Group · Chichester

Teaching & Learning Manager - Sport, Public Services and Care

PermanentFull time£45,076 - £49,262 per annum

Closes 21 Sept 2026View & apply

TeacherVisa sponsorship

Chichester College Group · Chichester

Teacher in Electronic Engineering

PermanentFull time£27,785 - £43,325 per annum

Closes in 4 daysView & apply

Support StaffVisa sponsorship

Lift Unity City · Middlesbrough

Student Support Leader

PermanentFull time£27000 - £30271 per annum

Closes in 5 daysView & apply

TeacherChemistryVisa sponsorship

New City College · London

Lecturer Chemistry 0.8 FTE

PermanentPart time£33,400 - £52,100

Closes in 3 daysView & apply

TeacherVisa sponsorship

Loughborough College · Loughborough

Lecturer in Motor Vehicle and Land Based Service Engineering

PermanentFull time£36,009 - £41,615 per annum

Closes in 3 daysView & apply

TeacherEnglishVisa sponsorship

North Ridge High School · Manchester

Qualified Teacher - English TLR 2a

PermanentFull time

Closes 30 Sept 2026View & apply

Pastoral & welfareVisa sponsorship

Ormiston Queensmill Academy · London

Speech and Language Therapist

PermanentFull time£39,439 - £44,063 · · OAT Grade 8 (£45,852 - £51,228 FTE)

Closes tomorrowView & apply

How visa sponsorship works for teachers

The information below is for general guidance and links to official UK government sources. Immigration rules change, so always confirm the current requirements on gov.uk and check sponsorship directly with the school before applying.

Skilled Worker visa →Eligibility, requirements and how to apply for the main work visa teachers use.gov.uk Register of licensed sponsors →Check whether a school or trust is licensed by the Home Office to sponsor a visa.gov.uk Get Into Teaching — non-UK teachers →Official DfE guidance on becoming a teacher in England from outside the UK.gov.uk Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) →How to get QTS, including routes for teachers qualified overseas.gov.uk International Relocation Payments →A £10,000 payment for eligible non-UK trainees and teachers of physics and languages.gov.uk

Tips for overseas teachers

Check the Register of licensed sponsors to confirm a school or trust can actually sponsor a visa before you apply.
Have your qualifications and English language evidence ready — you’ll usually need them for both the job and the visa.
Ask about Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) — some roles require it, and there are routes for teachers qualified overseas.
If you teach physics or languages, check whether you qualify for the £10,000 International Relocation Payment.
Confirm sponsorship in writing with the school early in the process — a job advert flagged for sponsorship is a starting point, not a guarantee.

Looking in Scotland instead? See teaching jobs with visa sponsorship in Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Can a school in England sponsor a visa?: Yes, but only if the school or academy trust holds a Home Office sponsor licence. Not every school is a licensed sponsor — you can check the official Register of licensed sponsors. A sponsoring employer issues a Certificate of Sponsorship, which you need to apply for a Skilled Worker visa.
Which visa do teachers usually need?: Most overseas teachers come to England on the Skilled Worker visa. You generally need a confirmed job offer from a licensed sponsor, a Certificate of Sponsorship, the required English language ability, and the role must meet the salary and skill requirements set by the Home Office.
Do I need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)?: To work as a qualified teacher you will usually need QTS. There are routes to gain QTS, including for teachers who qualified outside the UK. See the official QTS guidance for current eligibility.
Is there financial help to relocate?: Eligible non-UK trainees and teachers of physics and languages may receive a £10,000 International Relocation Payment from the Department for Education to help with visa and moving costs. Eligibility rules apply — check the official guidance.
How do I find teaching jobs that offer sponsorship?: This page lists current England vacancies flagged as offering visa sponsorship. Always confirm sponsorship directly with the school before applying, as availability can change.

Information for general guidance only and not immigration advice. Always confirm current requirements on gov.uk and with the employer.

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