Information for teachers looking to work in the UK

We offer the following services free of charge.

• Accommodation assistance: If required we will find a temporary or permanent home, either bed and breakfast or rented accommodation.
• Collection from the airport on arrival.  We will meet you off your flight and take you to your accommodation.
• Banking: we can help you set up a bank account through agreements with various UK banks.  Please bring a letter with you from your bank stating you have held a bank account. You will be given a cash point card and pay will go direct into your account weekly.
• Tax and payroll advice: we'll answer your queries about UK tax and National Insurance. Paid weekly. 
• We offer help and support with lesson planning, understanding the national curriculum and any other teaching matters which may arise
• Healthcare: the National Health Service (NHS) will take care of you free of charge if you fall ill or have an accident in the UK. We'll provide a list of doctors in your local area.

There are significant differences between supply and permanent teaching. Supply teaching is less intense as you don't have to plan the lessons. As long as you have a small bank of lessons that you can go into any classroom and teach, you'll be able to walk into school at 8 o'clock and leave as soon as the children have left and you have done the marking!  As you could imagine this is much better than the hours spent in meetings and planning lessons!  

Is teaching in the UK for you?

You must be person who wants to travel and work away from home. Teaching in the UK can be challenging but it is very rewarding. You may find it hard to start with. Most teachers from Overseas really enjoy their travels but some find it just too hard being away from their friends and family. You really need to think about this before you rush into anything.

Do I have the right to work in the UK?

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The UK Government will not make any employment exceptions if you are not linked to a country which is part of the Commonwealth or EU. US teachers should contact BUNAC. www.bunac.org

STL can not accept any teacher registrations if you are ineligible to work in the UK.