Some Commonwealth citizens can apply to be 'working holidaymakers' and are able to work as teachers under this category. Working holiday visas are available to Commonwealth citizens up to the age of 30.

After twelve months as a working holidaymaker you can apply for a work permit.

As the spouse of someone with a patriality visa you should be entitled to work in the UK. If you do not qualify under any of the above categories you could still be granted a work permit. An education institution would have to apply for a work permit for you.

Should you wish to leave the education institution for which the work permit was issued, a different employer can apply for a fresh work permit for you.

Find out more information at Teach in Scotland or the General Teaching Council Scotland.