Can I migrate to the UK as a teacher?
The UK demands qualified teachers and offers them a welcoming environment. The demand for teachers in the UK results from high turnover rates and increased pupil numbers. There are a lot of subjects out of which the some subjects that have teacher shortages in the UK:
- Mathematics
- Sciences (especially Physics and Chemistry)
- Computing
- Modern Foreign Languages (such as French, Spanish, and German)
- Design and Technology
- Geography
- Business Studies
Eligibility Criteria to work as a teacher in the UK
Here are the eligibility criteria that the teacher needs to fulfill to work in the UK:
- Must have a confirmed job offer from a UK educational institution
- Must have a recognized teaching qualification or relevant experience in the field
- Must qualify for English language proficiency
- Must have a sufficient number of points to meet the work visa criteria
Types of Visas for Teachers
Here are the types of visas to teach in the UK
UK Skilled worker visa
The UK is one of the world’s most admired immigration destinations for skilled workers who want to explore their career opportunities. The UK work skilled worker visa allows a qualified teacher to live and work in the UK.
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Eligibility criteria to apply for the UK Skilled worker visa
Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for the UK skilled Worker visa:
- A teacher can opt for a skilled worker visa if
- They have a job offer from the home office
- They have a COS (Certificate of sponsorship) from the school or university
- Meet minimum English Language proficiency
- Salary requirements for the Skilled Worker visa
UK Graduate Visa
This UK Graduate Visa is for international students who are already in the UK and completing their degree. To apply for this visa, a Home office must sponsor an individual student throughout their studies. The graduate visa will allow the students looking to work as teachers to look for work in the UK for two years after their studies and three years after completing their PHD without any sponsor. Individuals can switch their graduate visa to another UK work visa without leaving the UK.
High-potential Individual visa
The HPI (High potential individual visa) is for individuals who have graduated from world-class universities. The HPI pathway is a short-term visa that allows individuals to start their careers early after finishing their courses in top universities.
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Eligibility Criteria to get the HPI visa
To be eligible for a high-potential individual visa, you must:
- Have a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD from a global university
- Have applied for the visa within five years
- Have English language skills to B1 level
- Have sufficient proof of funds
India's Young Professional scheme
India Young Professionals Scheme visa is for Indian Citizens between 18 and 30 years old who can live and work in the UK for up to 2 years.
Eligibility criteria for the India young professional scheme
Here are the eligibility criteria for the India young professional's scheme:
- Be an Indian national
- Aged 18-30 years
- Must have an eligibility
- Must have £2,530 funds
Youth Mobility Scheme visa
The Youth Mobility Scheme visa is for young people from certain countries. The Youth Mobility Scheme visa allows Indians to reside and work in the UK without any sponsor, including working as teachers. The visa lasts up to two years. After two years, they can change from the Youth Mobility Scheme visa to other UK work visa.
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Eligibility Criteria of Youth Mobility Scheme visa
Here are the eligibility criteria for the Youth Mobility Scheme visa that need to be fulfilled:
- Must be aged between 18-30 years
- Must have a bachelor's degree
- No IELTS
- Work experience but not mandatory
- Proof of funds
The UK also offers a pilot scheme for the academic year 2023-2024. Eligible teachers can migrate to and work in the UK with a degree, recognized teacher-training qualifications, and at least a year's experience. They must also speak English at the undergraduate level.
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