Job Role Sponsorship Guide
Primary School Teacher: UK Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship
Eligible under Skilled Worker route. New entrant salary rate of £30,960 applies in the first year of UK teaching.
What you must verify for this role
QTS is required for state primary schools — confirm registration with Teaching Regulation Agency
School must hold a current Worker licence — many independent primary schools do not
New entrant rate applies only in the first teaching year — subsequent years require £38,700 or going rate
Verify the school on Companies House — check for active status and correct address
Where this role is commonly sponsored
Verify the school's UKVI sponsor status before signing any employment contract.
Run a free 25-signal CoS verification. No account needed. Results in 60 seconds.