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Teach in the UK

Tired of teaching in NZ?

What is it about?

Protocol Teachers are part of the Protocol Group, the UK's largest provider of training and education related services.

They recruit teachers from New Zealand to work in the UK. Protocol Teachers supply both temporary and permanent teachers for primary, secondary and special needs schools, from nursery right up to A-level standards.

Want to know more?

Protocol offer:

  • Daily, short-term, long-term and permanent positions
  • Free comprehensive professional development training
  • Teacher Services facilities - assistance with finding accommodation, opening bank accounts, advice on tax, health care and more
  • Regular trips to Europe and teacher parties
  • The ability to work anywhere in England
  • Weekly pay, on time, straight into your account

And registration is free!


School Sponsorship
Protocol Teachers can arrange a long-term teaching position for you in aschool that agrees to sponsor you directly. A work permit can be issued deeming the school as your employer, however, should you leave this workplace, your work permit would expire. Alternative sponsorship may be arranged through Protocol Teachers who will be acting on your behalf and providing support throughout all school negotiations.


Protocol Teacher's Sponsorship
Protocol Teachers can directly sponsor teachers and thereby be deemed your employer. A variety of long-term teaching positions can be offered for a minimum of one term in a specific school. You will be able to work in a number of schools allowing greater felxibiliy and a wider range of positions.


Eligibility for jobs will be assessed by Protocol on an individual basis. Protocol will need to see all relevant qualifications when you register.

Am I eligible?

You must:
  • Be a teacher
  • Ascertain if you are eligible to work in the UK. Work Visas are regularly issued to foreign teachers planning to work in Britain.
    You are eligible if: Hold a British or EU passport, be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa (under 30) , be eligible for a UK Ancestry visa

For more information or to apply for this program, contact your nearest STA Travel branch or phone us on 0800 474 400