Education Sponsor Companies

Who should use Education Sponsor Companies?

Teachers, researchers, academic staff, school support candidates, and education-sector applicants checking sponsor evidence.

How should I use Education Sponsor Companies?

Use this page to locate education-related sponsors, then confirm the hiring institution, role type, pay scale, and route-specific sponsorship process.

Checks before applying

• Confirm whether the sponsor is the school, trust, university, or partner.
• Check role eligibility, pay scale, and professional requirements.
• Ask when the employer can issue sponsorship paperwork.

What should I check before applying to a licensed sponsor?

Review the current employer licence status on GOV.UK, compare the job duties with current route requirements, and ask about Certificate of Sponsorship timing before accepting an offer.

Does a sponsor licence mean a company will sponsor my job?

No. A sponsor licence is only the employer-level permission. The specific role and any visa question must be checked with the employer, official GOV.UK guidance, or a regulated adviser.

How should I check a sponsor before applying?

Check the employer name, route, rating, and location against the current GOV.UK register, then confirm role-level sponsorship with the employer before relying on the vacancy.