Question 1

Is Teachers of English as a foreign language eligible for the Skilled Worker visa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SOC 2317 (Teachers of English as a foreign language) appears on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. You still need a licensed sponsor, a qualifying job offer, and to meet salary and English language requirements.

Question 2

What salary do I need for a Teachers of English as a foreign language role?

Accepted Answer

The occupation going rate is £36,200 per year; new entrants may qualify at £33,400 where applicable; the published hourly figure is £18.56; you must be paid the higher of that rate or the general threshold (£41,700 standard / £33,400 new entrant). Use our salary calculator for a personalised check.

Question 3

Is Teachers of English as a foreign language on the shortage occupation list?

Accepted Answer

No. Teachers of English as a foreign language (SOC 2317) is not on the Immigration Salary List in our latest data.

Question 4

Which UK companies sponsor Teachers of English as a foreign language roles?

Accepted Answer

Based on Companies House industry codes (SIC), employers that may hire under roles like Teachers of English as a foreign language include Aon UK  Limited, Anaphite, APERTA LTD, and others. This is not a guarantee they sponsor this exact SOC code — use our sponsor checker to verify.

Teachers of English as a foreign language (SOC 2317)

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Sponsors hiring under this code

Aon UK Limited

Anaphite

APERTA LTD

Amgen Limited

Antavo Limited

apetito Ltd

Amass Leads Ltd

Ammonite Studios Limited

ANNA HEALTH & BEAUTY LTD

Archway Learning Trust

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Teachers of English as a foreign language (SOC 2317)

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Is Teachers of English as a foreign language eligible for the Skilled Worker visa?−

What salary do I need for a Teachers of English as a foreign language role?+

Is Teachers of English as a foreign language on the shortage occupation list?+

Which UK companies sponsor Teachers of English as a foreign language roles?+