UK Visa Information
Navigating the UK visa process can be complex. Quantum Scholars simplifies the process for international teachers. We provide expert guidance on visa requirements, application procedures, and post-arrival support.
Visas for teachers
Before you enter the UK, you may require a visa dependent on your age and nationality. There is no special UK Visa for teachers, however, you need look at the following categories to see which visa fits your circumstances. Without an applicable visa and passport, you will not be able to enter the UK!
Youth Mobility Scheme
If you are a Canadian, Australian or NZ citizen aged 18-35 (the age range has recently changed) and haven’t previously entered the UK using this visa, you will qualify under a Youth Mobility Scheme. It is a simple online application to start the process and is the most common way to enter the UK, allowing you to work unrestricted for 2 years (a further 1 year is available for NZ citizens). A YMS visa can take around 2 months to process but in an emergency situation can be fast tracked in as little as 1 week.
UK Ancestry Visa
If you are a Commonwealth national and can prove that one of your parents or grandparents was born in the United Kingdom, you may be eligible for an Ancestry visa. This is a 5 year visa which allows you to work unrestricted in the UK. There is a fee for processing the visa along with a separate healthcare surcharge fee. Applying for this visa can be started online.
Skilled Worker Visa
If your circumstances don’t fit any of the previous categories, the final option is to enter the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa. This means you must be sponsored directly by a school. All citizens regardless of age from the US, Jamaica and South Africa will require a Skilled Worker Visa along with teachers who are 35 years of age and above from Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
JLK Immigration
We are proud to work with JLK Immigration who provide high-quality visa advice and a free visa consultation to those navigating the Skilled Worker Visa process.
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My Journey in attaining an overseas teaching job in the United Kingdom was made easy with Quantum Scholars. They had a wonderful team which maintained excellent communication and guidance throughout the process, they were patient and cooperative. They ensured that everything was completed accurately. I recommend any teacher that seeking employment in the united Kingdom to make Quantum Scholar their organization of choice.
Quantum Scholars has been fantastic in assisting me in securing a teaching position in the UK in the shortest time possible. In the last two (2) years I have tried other agencies, however, Quantum was the only one that came through for me. I would like to personally thank Amy, Robin and Steve for always being there whenever I have questions, they are literally just a email away.
My experience with Quantum Scholars was nothing but a positive one. From the moment I expressed interest through getting my job and moving to the UK I felt extremely supported. Quantum helped me not only find a school to interview with and helped me through that process but helped support me through the visa experience, moving forward with my new school and making sure that all my questions were answered. I would absolutely recommend using Quantum Scholars to anyone oversees seeking a UK teaching job!
I can’t thank Quantum Scholars enough for helping to make my dream a reality. I signed up with Quantum Scholars in February of this year, and Robin Sutcliffe was my agent. After an initial online discussion there was a lot of paperwork to send through but throughout this, Robin was a star! He guided me and kept me up to date with all relevant information…After getting the job, Amy Lloyd liaised with me to ensure I had all the correct paperwork. She also arranged a free consultation with an immigration expert, who discussed the visa application process with me. This information was invaluable and gave me the confidence to apply for my visa by myself, saving me a lot of money.
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