Engage Education Ireland
Teach in the UK
Teaching in England is a fantastic opportunity for Irish teachers seeking rewarding, and internationally recognised experience.
Whether you’re interested in a long-term or short-term position, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We work closely with schools across England to help Irish educators find roles that suit their skills, preferences, and career goals.
Continuous support throughout your relocation
We do more than just help you secure a teaching role – we support you throughout your entire relocation journey, including:
- Identifying areas of the UK that best suit your lifestyle and career goals, ensuring you find the right location to call home.
- Our team provides expert guidance on interview preparation, helping you feel confident and ready to impress potential schools.
- We also introduce you to a network of welcoming schools that match your experience and aspirations.
- We offer dedicated support with visa applications and essential relocation arrangements, making your move as smooth as possible.
From the initial stages of exploring your options to settling into your new role, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Benefits of teaching in England with Engage Education
Since 2008, we’ve helped thousands of overseas teachers secure teaching jobs in England. With over a decade of experience in teacher recruitment, we are committed to raising teaching standards worldwide. Teaching can be challenging, but we offer full support and guidance to help you thrive in your teaching career in England. We’ll match you with top schools and provide ongoing assistance throughout your journey.
Free CPD courses & training events
Enhance your skills with ongoing professional development.
1-to-1 support & interview preparation
Get personalised guidance to secure your dream teaching job.
Access to hundreds of schools
Choose from a wide range of teaching positions across England.
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Excellent job opportunities
We partner with leading schools across England, offering teaching jobs at all levels. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher (NQT), we help you find the right teaching role to advance your career.
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Comprehensive relocation support
Our team will guide you through the relocation process, ensuring a smooth transition to teaching in England. From visa assistance to accommodation advice, we provide all the support you need to settle in successfully.
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Free CPD training courses
We prioritise continuous professional development. Our partnership with Creative Education gives our teachers free lifelong access to a vast library of CPD courses. We also host regular training events to enhance your teaching skills.
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Secure a long-term teaching contract
Over 70% of our available teaching jobs are long-term contracts, ranging from six weeks to a year. Long-term contracts offer career stability, networking opportunities and valuable classroom experience.
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Referral rewards
Know someone who wants to teach in England? Earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they complete five days of work with us.
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Personalised support from teaching experts
Every candidate is assigned a dedicated overseas consultant. Once in England, you’ll have a UK-based consultant who will provide continuous support and guidance.
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Wellbeing and mental health support
We’ve partnered with Education Support to provide free 24/7 telephone support, face-to-face counselling and financial and legal advice to ensure your wellbeing while teaching in England.
What are my visa options?
If you are a teacher living in Ireland with an Irish Passport, you can relocate to the UK without a visa! Below, you’ll find information on Qualified Teacher Status and how to apply.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
You’ll likely need to apply for QTS to teach in the UK
Congratulations, if you have a relevant teaching qualification in your home country, you can apply directly for Qualified Teacher Status – QTS.
You will need to meet the following basic criteria:
- You hold a teaching qualification that’s equivalent to a UK Level 6 or higher
- You are recognised as a teacher in the country where you are trained.
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Not eligible for QTS?
If you’re not eligible for QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), you may still be able to teach in the UK. Fully qualified teachers in their home country who cannot obtain QTS (or have had their application rejected) may be able to work as a teacher in the UK for up to 4 years without QTS.
The first step is to check if your teaching qualification is recognised. You can do this by applying for a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC (UK European Network of Information Centres). Once you have this, you should visit the Department for Education (DfE) website to review the full requirements and next steps.
If you are living in Ireland but not an Irish passport holder – check out our ‘rest of the world’ section for more information!
Types of teaching jobs in England
Long-term teaching roles
Over 70% of our positions are long-term contracts (6 weeks – 1 year). These roles offer career progression, mentoring and networking opportunities, as well as financial stability compared to short-term supply work.
Daily supply teaching
Daily supply teaching jobs offer flexibility, allowing you to choose when and where you work. These short-term roles are great for gaining experience in different schools while avoiding additional planning responsibilities.
Permanent teaching jobs
For teachers seeking stability, we offer direct placement into permanent teaching positions. We support you throughout the process, from interview preparation to negotiating salary terms.
Meet our international team
iday & Virtual iday – Fast-Track Your Job Search
iday is a streamlined recruitment event connecting teachers with multiple schools in one day. Through face-to-face or virtual interviews, iday helps overseas teachers secure the right teaching role quickly and efficiently, we run iday’s at regular points throughout the year.
Contact our international team today
Please complete this short form, and a member of our dedicated international relocation team will get in touch with you as soon as possible to assist with your enquiry.
