Nigerian Teachers: Apply New Work Visa Now:UK Offers Fresh Opportunities for African Teachers with New Work Visa
The UK gov has some exciting news for teachers from African countries.
If you’re a teacher from Nigeria or similar, here’s what you need to know.
The UK government has just announced a new work visa program aimed at offering a gateway of opportunities to teachers from African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and others.
Requirements to Apply for UK Work Visa for Nigerian Teachers:
• You need to have a bachelor’s degree to work in the UK for up to 2 years
• You’ll require a skilled worker visa from your employer
• A sponsor, either a school, local authority, or academy trust, will be needed with an employer license
Visa Categories:
• The Graduate Visa and High Potential Visa categories are open to Nigerians
• International students who complete their degree can apply for Graduate Visa with a sponsor from an eligible Home Office licensed student sponsor
• Up to 2 years of work or job searching in the UK after studies
3 years for PhD students without a sponsor
• The possibility of switching to other visa types, like skilled worker visas, if requirements are met
Requirements for Teachers:
• Personal funds of 1,270 pounds
Offer for a teaching job
• Can stay in the UK for up to 2 years without a Bachelor’s and 3 years with a PhD
Starting February This Year:
• Qualified teachers from eligible countries can apply to the Teaching Regulation Agency
• Must show that criteria for award of QTS have been met
• The UK gov says over time, the teaching route will open up to teachers from outside the UK