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Recruiting non-UK teachers and trainees

Information for schools and training providers planning to recruit non-UK teachers and trainees from overseas

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 21 June 2022
• Last updated: 7 August 2025 — See all updates

Schools and providers can direct non-UK teachers and trainees to visit Get Into Teaching, which offers information and advice about becoming a teacher in England.

Guidance for schools and teacher training providers

• Recruit teachers from overseas
  • 22 September 2025
  • Guidance
• Overseas trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England
  • 22 September 2025
  • Guidance
• Recruit trainee teachers from overseas: accredited ITT providers
  • 8 April 2024
  • Guidance
• International relocation payments: guidance for schools
  • 22 September 2025
  • Guidance
• International qualified teacher status (iQTS)
  • 23 June 2025
  • Policy paper

Published 21 June 2022

Last updated 7 August 2025 + show all updates

1. 7 August 2025

   Added 'Overseas trained teachers: apply for qualified teacher status in England'.

2. 21 June 2022

   First published.