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SOC 2321Head teachers and principals

Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: No

Head teachers and principals (SOC 2321).

Salary thresholds

No occupation-specific going rate is published for SOC 2321. The general salary threshold applies: £41,700 (standard) or £33,400 (new entrant).

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Job examples

  • Heads of further education establishments Heads of higher education establishments Heads of nursery schools Heads of primary schools Heads of secondary schools and sixth form colleges Heads of special needs education schools Head teachers and principals not elsewhere classified.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. SOC 2321 (Head teachers and principals) 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.