The change, which will take effect in the near future, will open up opportunities for teachers from countries outside the 39 where teaching qualifications are currently recognized, including across Europe, the United States, Canada and Australia. Until now, teachers from other countries had to pay to be retrained before they could teach in English schools. School Secretary Robin Walker said: “The know-how we draw should not be limited by geographical location” and that he wanted England to be “the most attractive place in the world to be a teacher – that means world-class education, high standards and, above all, opportunities “. Early career teachers will receive the same admission period as teachers in England, including reduced schedules and access to mentors and development. They must have completed teacher training at the same academic level as in England, including having a university degree, and must demonstrate proficiency in English. Applicants will be able to apply for qualified teacher status and if the government deems their qualifications to match those of teachers in the UK, they can apply for jobs at schools that will issue a skilled worker visa if the Their application is successful. Principals said the move was a sign of “very serious teacher shortages facing schools and colleges”. Julie McCulloch, policy director at the Association of School and College Leaders, welcomed the move, but added: “The government has repeatedly lost its original teacher training goals and too many teachers are leaving the profession early in their careers.” Subscribe to the First Edition, our free daily newsletter – every morning at 7am He said this made it difficult for schools to fill vacancies and that it “particularly affects those who face the greatest challenges”. “The problem is that schools and colleges are underfunded by the government, subject to an extremely harsh accountability regime and that the government has presided over a long period of wage austerity, which has seen the true value of wages erode for many years.” , he said. he said. He called for “a more strategic approach with more investment”, as teaching is a “fantastic job, but it is not surprising that we find it difficult to hire and retain staff when it is worn out and underpaid”.
