Engage Education South Africa
Teach in the UK
Teaching in England offers an excellent opportunity for South African teachers seeking stable, rewarding and internationally recognised teaching experience. Whether you’re looking for a permanent or temporary teaching position, we provide the support you need to secure your ideal teaching job in England. We actively recruit for teaching roles in schools across the country.
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.
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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.
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.
What are my visa options?
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Ancestry Visa
This visa is for people who hold a South African or other Commonwealth passports with a grandparent born in the UK. With this visa you can work, study and bring your partner or child. This visa lasts for 5 years.
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Skilled worker visa
This is a 1 to 5 year visa that allows you to stay in the UK to teach with an approved employer (school). This Visa has replaced the Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa. You must have a confirmed job offer before you apply for this visa.
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Family Visa
This is a visa that allows you to stay in the UK for up to 3 years if you have a partner who is British or Irish.
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Student and Graduate Visa
If you’re a South African or African who has studied in the UK on a student visa, you will be eligible to transfer onto a graduate visa, which extends your stay for a further 2 years.
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What if I have parents that were born in the UK?
If you have a parent who was born in the UK, you will be eligible for a British passport
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.
