Teachers trained outside the UK
We welcome applications from teachers trained outside the UK.
If you want to teach in East Sussex, you can find detailed information about what to do on the Teaching in England website.
This government site was developed specially for teachers from overseas who want to work in England. It gives you advice on:
- how to check whether your qualifications will allow you to teach in England
- getting work permits and visas
- what documents you will need to bring with you
- criminal records checks
- working in England and the educational system here.
If you were trained within the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland you can find out more about your teaching status in the UK on the Teachernet website.
Overseas Trained Teacher Programme
For general information about the Overseas Trained Teacher Programme (OTTP), visit the Training and Development Agency website.
In the local area, the University of Sussex provides training to help overseas trained teachers gain Qualified Teacher Status in England. For details about the university programme, please email Janet Steadman at jwsteadman3@btopenworld.com
Contact us
Please contact us if you would like to know more about teaching in East Sussex:
Schools Workforce Recruitment Team
West G, County Hall
St Anne’s Crescent
Lewes BN7 1SG
Tel: +44 (0)1273 482592
Email: recruitment.education@eastsussex.gov.uk
For help on how to dial from overseas, visit countrycallingcodes.com
