Overseas Teachers

Wanting to teach in the UK?

Tap Teachers work with many teachers who have gained their qualification outside the UK. If you are an overseas qualified teacher looking for supply teaching work in the UK you will need to meet the criteria specified below in order to register with Tap Teachers.

PLEASE NOTE: You will need at least three months UK teaching experience in order to register as a supply teacher with Tap Teachers.

What will you need?

You must be recognised as a qualified teacher in your home country, please bring original certificates. Before you can register with Tap Teachers, you will need to contact UK NARIC 0870 9904088 who compare your qualifications to UK standards.
A valid proof of identity - your passport.
A valid work permit or visa entitling you to live and work in the UK.
Criminal clearance from your home country from within the last 3 years.
Contact details of two valid references from previous schools.
You must have an excellent command of spoken and written English.

It is essential to bring original copies of all the originals of above documents to the UK.

Gaining QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Fully qualified teachers from overseas can teach in England for up to four years before they are required to gain QTS. We do however recommend undertaking some training to gain a better insight into the National Curriculum.

If you intend to remain supply teaching in the UK or wish to find a permanent placement then we highly recommend beginning an Overseas Trained Teaching course to gain QTS. For additional information on what is involved in QTS assessment contact the Department for Education at www.dfE.gov.uk

Another useful link for Overseas Trained Teacher Programme and Four Year Rule
http://www.tda.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/teacher-training-options/overseas-trained-teacher-programme.aspx

Work permits

Proof will be required to check your working status in the UK. Unfortunately we can't apply for a visa or permit on your behalf so please find some useful numbers below.

For enquiries into gaining a work permit contact:
Work Permits 44 (0)114 259 4074
For general enquiries into working in the UK contact:
Home Office 44 (0)870 606 7766