Is it possible to obtain a work permit for a teaching role in the UK without a teaching degree? [closed]

I have a friend who is American, and cannot qualify under any normal visa for the UK. I heard teaching is in high demand in the UK and it is possible to work as a teacher if the company you are working for applies for a special work permit for you.

My friend is not a qualified teacher (no teaching degree), but she has 6 months experience teaching a class of pre-school students by her self. If she travelled to England on a tourist visa (6 months) how likely is it she would be able to find a job (pre-school or otherwise) and the company would apply for a work permit for her?

Best Answer

There are two categories of visa that could be applicable in this case:

Tier 5 (Charity worker): This is only for working in charitale organisations. Unlike other Tier 5 visas - which I don't think are applicable in this case - this category doesn't allow switching to another visa type.
Tier 2 (General): This category allows for working but it also requires 'sponsorship' of the visa application (basically, an endorsement) by a company that is registered to allow migrant workers. Applications are assessed according to a points-based system.

Whether a company sponsors without a teaching degree is up to the company; this should be easier in the case of working in charitable organisations.

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Can teachers get work permit UK?

Overseas teachers can apply for a Skilled Worker visa up to 3 months before they start work in the UK under the following conditions: you, as the employer, are a licensed Home Office employer sponsor and have offered the overseas teacher a teaching job.

Can you become a teacher in the UK without a degree?

Teaching without a degreeIt can also be possible to teach without a degree as academies, free schools, independent schools and further education (FE) colleges don't always require QTS. However, having a degree can improve your career prospects and help you move between schools.

Can I work in the UK as a teacher?

To apply for a skilled worker visa, you will first need to search for a teaching job in England. You can use the UK government's Teaching vacancies service to search for available teaching roles. Before you apply for a teaching job, you will need to find out if the school is a Home Office licensed employer sponsor.

Do I need a job offer to apply for a UK work permit?

These candidates do not need a job offer to apply. Tier two: Skilled workers, professional sportspeople, and clergy members outside the EEA can apply for a visa within tier two when they have a job offer and can fill gaps within the country's labor force.

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