Teach in the UK with Milk Education!
Did you qualify as a teacher internationally, but you’ve since made the move to the U.K?
If you’re an overseas trained teacher, Milk Education has roles available for you!
Teacher jobs are in high demand right now, making this is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your teaching skills in U.K schools!
Our trained consultants will support you in finding your perfect teaching role in a primary or secondary school, suited to your preferences and qualifications.
Rack up your Milk Miles with the number of days you place with us, and you’ll also be in with a chance to win a European city break, courtesy of Milk!
Our international teaching blog covers…
- How to Apply for a Teaching Job in the U.K
- Why Choose Milk Education as Your Supply Agency?
- Get Started & Sign-Up with Milk
- Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you want full-time or part-time work, teaching with Milk Education gives you the flexibility to enjoy all that the U.K has to offer! Register with us today and start your Overseas Teaching Adventure!
How to Apply to Teach in the UK
Simply fill out your details and one of our Milk consultants will be in touch with you! You can also view our job listings on our Find a Job page.
Once you pass the initial screening process, you will usually have to complete an application before you reach the formal interview stage. This will need to outline your previous experience and use examples to highlight different key areas, such as differentiation, lesson planning, and assessment.
Generally, your interview will be in stages, and this may be done online. You will be supported through this by your Milk consultant.
Once you pass the interview stages, you will either begin teaching straight away, or at the beginning of the next school term.
Why Choose Milk Education as Your Supply Agency?
Milk is a deliberately different supply agency. We aren’t just here to place teachers.
Working with Milk also means…
- Being a part of the U. K’s FIRST eco-friendly supply agency! We’re on a mission to promote sustainable practices, through our Milk products and our Refer-a-Friend Scheme in partnership with Ecologi!
- We offer long and short-term placement opportunities, with full-time and part-time roles available. So, if your travel plans change, we’ve got you covered!
- Access to FREE Lesson Plans & Resources to help support your teaching of sensitive, stigmatised topics. Our lesson plans – designed by real teachers – focus on topics such as FGM, Anti-Racism, Online Safety & more!
- We pay for your DBS & support you with any visa queries!
- Chances to meet fellow teachers with our fun social events!
- FREE & discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy, so you can always upskill & develop.
- Round-the-clock support from our trained Milk consultants to guide you through every step of the process.
- Rack up your Milk Miles with the days that you place with us, and you could be in with a chance to win a European city break!
Get Started & Sign-Up with Milk to Teach in the UK
Schools across the country are looking for high-quality, qualified educators, and this could be your opportunity to begin teaching here!
Register with us now to find a school that suits you, and make your mark as a U.K teacher!
Frequently Asked Questions:
I already have a teaching degree from my country. Can I teach in the UK?
Here from Australia, New Zealand, Canada or Ireland?
If you want to teach in England, you don’t need to retrain. For teachers who have Qualified Teacher Status already, you’re good to go!
If you qualified in a different country, please check to see the eligibility for obtaining QTS.
If you don’t have QTS, you will, however, need:
- to apply for ‘qualified teacher status (QTS),’ or demonstrate strong non-UK qualifications and experience.
- to pass safeguarding checks by obtaining a DBS certificate (Milk will pay for this if you work with us, so you don’t need to worry).
- a visa or immigration status that allows you to legally work in the U.K.
Requirements to teach in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland differ slightly, so check the respective government’s websites for more information.
What are the term dates in U.K schools?
School term dates differ depending on different areas, but generally, U.K schools follow the same term time pattern. U.K schools will also have occasional week-long breaks, known as ‘half-term.’
Autumn Term: This runs from early September to mid-December, with a half-term break in October.
Spring Term: Following Winter break, this term runs from early January to late March/early April (depending on when Easter falls that year). There is a half-term break in February.
Summer Term: This runs from April to mid-July, with half-term falling in late May or early June.
How do I get a DBS certificate, and how much is it?
Milk Education will organise and pay for your DBS. The current cost of an Enhanced DBS check is £55.
How can I meet other teaching staff in my city?
When you register with Milk, you’ll have the opportunity to meet other teachers who are living and working here! Currently, we are only running our social events and meet-ups for our educators in London, but we’re looking to expand this to other cities in the future.
Please contact your Milk consultant for more information about social events for other educators in your area!
How does the U.K Education System Work?
In the U.K., schools deliver the curriculum differently depending on their students’ needs, the number of pupils, and the school’s wider pedagogical approach.
The U.K curriculum is similar in many aspects to curriculums in other English-speaking countries but differs slightly due to cultural contexts.
Primary school year groups are typically as follows:
Key Stage 1:
- Reception (Age 4-5)
- Year 1 (Age 5-6)
- Year 2 (Age 6-7)
Pupils will sit SATs exams at the end of Key Stage 1 to assess their phonics skills.
Key Stage 2:
- Year 3 (Age 7-8)
- Year 4 (Age 8-9)
- Year 5 (Age 9-10)
- Year 6 (Age 10-11)
Pupils will sit SATs exams at the end of Key Stage 2 to assess their reading, writing and maths ability.
Secondary school year groups are:
Key Stage 3:
- Year 7 (Age 11-12)
- Year 8 (Age 12-13)
- Year 9 (Age 13-14)
Key Stage 4:
- Year 10 (Age 14-15)
- Year 11 (Age 15-16)
Pupils will sit GCSE examinations throughout Key Stage 4 based on the subjects they have chosen to study. English and Maths are compulsory exams at GCSE for all pupils.