Overseas Teachers

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Overseas Teachers

From day one, Hourglass has focused on schools and teachers. Our role is to provide teachers with exactly what they need to relocate and thrive in the most exciting teaching opportunities in the UK.

Our specialist recruiters deal with teachers all over the world and we’ve developed an in-depth knowledge of immigration rules and sponsorship applications.

We’re delighted to have developed an enviable reputation for being the best academic recruitment agency to offer a variety of teaching programs in England

Hourglass consultants are happy to review applications from education professionals anywhere in the world. We have successfully found teaching jobs with relocation assistance for teachers who started out in Australia, Barbados, Canada, France, Ghana, Jamaica, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, USA and Zimbabwe.

Hourglass deals with relocation teaching jobs in schools across England.

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Types of roles we recruit overseas candidates for:

Long-term supply

Long-term supply provides a level of security without the teacher or the school committing indefinitely.

Permanent roles

The majority of the roles we work on are permanent teaching posts in secondary schools in the south east of England. 

Leadership roles

Ambition comes in all shapes and sizes. For some teachers, it’s all about the subject, but for others, moving up the career ladder means taking on management responsibilities.

Overseas teachers

Our role is to provide teachers with exactly what they need to relocate and thrive in the most exciting teaching opportunities in the UK.

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Hear from our teachers

Hourglass is the best! The consultants are organised and helpful. They kept me informed throughout the application process, ensuring I was updated with feedback about interviews and job offers.

Fantastic experience with Hourglass!

Thank you so much for all your help, in making the job application process so quick and easy with everything completed within four days from my interview – even with a weekend in between!

I am truly grateful for the support that I have received from Hourglass.

It was great to have people believing in my potential and treating me with kindness and respect this whole time. I can’t believe they found a suitable role for me in such short time and helped me find a place at a great school. Hourglass’ actions and advice were always in my best interest.

Hourglass offers an outstanding service that I cannot recommend highly enough.

Their efficient and personal approach, combined with their extensive network and genuine concern for teachers, make them a dream team for experienced teachers and those new to the profession.

Hourglass is the best teaching agency I’ve worked with. They’ve kept me in work, in schools I want to work in, and taken the hassle out of the application rigmarole. The team have taken the time to understand what I’m looking for in a role and are incredibly diligent at finding relevant opportunities. I’m certain they wouldn’t send me to a school unless they really thought I’d get on well there. 

My consultant deserves a special mention for his frequent check-ins. He calls when he says he will, and is always knowledgeable and professional in his manner, but not without a sense of humour. It’s really reassuring to know that someone is looking out for me, and he advice always feels like he’s considering my best interests. I’d recommend Hourglass to any teachers looking for work.

Great service – attentive, informed, honest and efficient.

Lots of supportive and nurturing advice which differentiates from other companies and makes a huge difference to the recruitment process.

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We’ve gathered our expertise to offer careers advice to help you throughout your job search. There’s everything from CV tips to interview advice, and plenty for overseas candidates preparing to relocate to the UK.

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