Teaching jobs with visa sponsorship in England
25 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
25 jobs
Lift Beacon · Loughborough
Teaching AssistantLift Unity City · Middlesbrough
Head of TechnologyLift Broadlands · Bristol
Attendance OfficerHull Trinity House Academy · Hull
Teacher of Maths and Numeracy LeadLift Kingsley · Hounslow
Assistant Principal (Inclusion)Archway Learning Trust · Nottingham
Headteacher - Woodborough Woods Foundation C of E Primary SchoolLift Schools · London
Regional Subject Leader - EnglishArchway Learning Trust · Nottingham
Year Leader - Maternity CoverArchway Learning Trust · Nottingham
Teacher of EnglishTrinity Catholic High School · Woodford Green
Teacher of SpanishEuropa School UK · Abingdon
Teacher of Humanities in Spanish - Part-Time (0.33 to 0.66 of FTE)Lift Firth Park · Sheffield
Head of Business StudiesLift Firth Park · Sheffield
Teacher of Maths (Second in Maths)Ash Hill Academy · DONCASTER
Head of Department for MathsRossington All Saints Academy · Not Yet Obtained
Teacher of PELift Winton · Andover
2iC EnglishLift Firth Park · Sheffield
Assistant Principal (Science)Lift Firth Park · Sheffield
Assistant Principal - MathsForest Bridge School · Maidenhead
Head of Therapies - Senior Leadership TeamOrmiston Rivers Academy · Burnham-on-Crouch
Director of MathematicsArk Oval Primary Academy · Croydon
Teaching AssistantOrmiston Queensmill Academy · London
Service Lead Speech and Language TherapistHow 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.
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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