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New points-based visa system in force

Teachers planning on working in the UK will now have to submit their visa applications under a new scheme.

As part of the new points-based immigration system that came into force last week, those applying for the new Tier 2 General skilled worker category will now have to have a sponsor as well as a valid certifi...View More

Overseas trained teachers subject to new immigration rules

New immigration rules will affect anyone planning to teach in the UK who comes from outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland.

Due to come into force from November, the legislation means that rather than applying for work permits for those from abroad, schools and local authorities will now ha...View More

Sheffield teachers keen to share African experiences

Two teachers from Sheffield have just returned from an eight-day educational visit to Zambia, where they visited projects for people affected by HIV and AIDS.

Headteacher Fiona Rigby and Year 3 teacher Miriam Booth from St Catherine's RC Primary School told the Star that they were looking forward to sharing their experiences with p...View More


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