I finished my degree in the Philippines in Bachelor of Elementary Education. I am a registered Professional teacher by the licensing board.

I Finished 33 units in postgraduate study leading to masters degree and I have 5 years experience in teaching. I am living in UK and a family member of an EEA. With my qualifications above gained overseas, am I qualified to teach here in the UK? -- Carmen

To be 100% sure overseas trained teachers’ qualifications are sufficient it is wise to get them approved by submitting them to www.naric.co.uk. This will cost around £30.

Hi, my name is Peter

I am interested in teaching in the UK.... what qualifications are needed in order to even be considered for a Job?

Hi Peter

Thanks for your question.

To teach in the UK you are required to hold a formal high school teaching qualification. If you are outside of the UK, you will need to have the equivalent of a BEd or a Diploma of Teaching. A non-education degree is not sufficient.

I hope this helps.

If you don't have certification and only have a B.A. will the schools grant an emergency certification?

Unfortunately, you will need to have a teaching qualification (and a State teachers' license if you're from USA or Canada) to be able to teach in the UK. This is mainly because schools are under such scrutiny these days - they can't afford to take on unqualified teachers.

So no, you can't get 'emergency certification'.

I did my teaching qualification in India; will my qualifications be recognized in the UK?

To be 100% sure overseas trained teachers’ qualifications are sufficient it is wise to get them approved by submitting them to www.naric.co.uk. This will cost around £30.

I'm from the U.S. and I'm planning on moving my family over to experience England and Europe. I'm wondering what the average percentage of $ comes out of your pay for total taxes and national insurance, etc. So if I was making say 120 pounds a day, about what percentage of that would I bring home?

The tax rate in the UK is about 25%. So, if you were earning GBP 120 per day with Supply / Relief work, you would actually take home GBP 90. (Which is about GBP 1700 per month - if you were working full time).

As a full time beginning teacher, you would take home GBP 1200 a month - but you'd also get paid in the holidays!

I currently live in the US and will be graduating soon with a BS in business education and a minor in marketing education. I'm hoping to immigrate to the UK and teach in a secondary school there.

Also, is there anyone who didn't have QTS when they went to the UK and completed the QTS tests & induction period?

Finally, what kind of pay would you expect to receive when you went over?

Chuck

Hi Chuck

To work in the UK you are require to be a qualified teacher with a formal teaching qualification. Overseas qualifications can be checked by contacting NARIC - see their web-site: www.naric.co.uk.

In addition, if you are an American or Canadian, you will normally be required to have a validated full Teacher accreditation or state license. This could be a problem if you have not got one.

With regards to Teacher qualifications in the UK, you can do the Overseas trained teachers graduate program. The Government funds this but there are only so many places available each year and it is often limited to certain subjects. You need to check out the TTA (Teacher Training Agency) Web site to find out about this program. Training can take just 3 months, but will then need to teach for a further year to complete your induction year.

You can work as an overseas qualified teacher for up to 4 years before you have to get QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

Salaries start on around £20,000 but go up based on experience and the schools budget.

Hi there are you able to provide any information on accommodation upon arrival in the UK?

This site has some really useful links on accommodation, in and out of London:

http://www.teacher-junction.com/teacher-junction-accommodation.html

Hi I am an Australian looking to teach in the UK. Do schools provide housing? Do they pay airfares or anything like that?

Schools do not provide long term accommodation unfortunately. Some will assist with short term housing upon arrival and help you find a place.

Airfares is not something schools usually pay, however, some do pay an arrival bonus to assist with the expenses associated with relocation.

If I was to get a job teaching in the UK, and therefore a work permit, can I bring my wife and children on my permit?

Basically the procedure is that once you have been granted a work permit for the UK, you apply to the British High Commission in your home country for a spousal entry visa for your wife and dependents.