Overseas Trained Teachers
Overseas trained teachers are playing an increasingly important role in our schools. OTSA aims to support overseas trained teachers and their employing schools.
Teach in England if you trained outside the UK
If you are already a qualified teacher, you do not need to retrain to teach in England. However, you will need:
- to apply for for English 'Qualified Teacher Status' (QTS) or be able to demonstrate strong non-UK qualifications and experience
- a high standard of written and spoken English
- to pass criminal and professional safeguarding checks (these will be organised by your employer)
- a visa or immigrations status allowing you to work in the UK
Visit the Department for Education 'Get Into Teaching' website to find out everything you need to know before making an application.
OTSA Overseas Trained Teacher Database
This page is for Overseas Trained Teachers who are already working in an OTSA partner school.
We are creating a database of overseas trained teachers to better understand how we can provide support to them and their schools. We aim to provide relevant professional development and networking opportunities.
Complete our registration form to tell us about yourself and we'll be in touch when opportunities arise.
