Long-term supply provides a level of security without the teacher or the school committing indefinitely.
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New Zealand Teachers
New Zealand teachers
It’s never been easier for New Zealand-trained teachers to come and work in the UK.
For years, the Youth Mobility Visa has allowed NZ passport holders the opportunity to spend time in the UK. Changes made in June 2023 meant the age cap has now upped to 35 (rather than 31) and there’s an option to extend the 2-year visa by another year.
This means you don’t have to commit to three years straight away – we challenge you not to go for it though. Most people find that two years isn’t enough!
Fortunately, the cost of the Youth Mobility Visa remains the same:
| Application fee | £259 | |
| Healthcare surcharge (£470 per year) | £940 | |
| Total | £1199 |
If you take advantage of the third year extension, there are further costs to consider:
| Application fee | £259 | |
| Healthcare surcharge (£470 per year) | £470 | |
| Total | £729 | |
| Grand total for the full three years | £1928 |
This will be implemented for Australians as of 31 January 2024 – UK Government website gives more information.
Types of roles we recruit overseas candidates for:
Long-term supply
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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Recruiting from overseas: What are the key considerations?
Overseas recruitment is hotting up at Hourglass! Many of our client schools are already coming to us with their burning questions.
Where will you live?
It may not be rocket science – or even GCSE physics – but deciding where to live in the UK can be a tricky decision to make.
Excellence in the UK classroom
Teachers can often find themselves in a ‘catch22’ situation when it comes to lesson planning. Delivering high-quality lessons requires careful preparation and detailed planning especially if you’re adjusting to the curriculum. However, while managing international relocation as well as a challenging workload, teachers might find planning to be time-consuming and burdensome.
How can we help?
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