Hila12:


Does it mean that once they agree to sponsor the maintenance £1270 (self) and £600 (wife and child) that we could literally access that fund upon request from the company once granted visa.

For example if I need all the money would they grant me after the Visa is secured?

gratefulme40:


True.. it’s good to ask and get answers in the right context.

degelinglacis:

@justwise

SamReinvented:
Abeg, what’s the latest on DVLA delays? Is the situation better now? I intend to travel out in the next 2 months or so, and I want to send my BRP for driver’s license. Make the thing no go hang ooo.

Hila12:


Hi Kaylov12. I hold an offer for secondary maths at edge hill University UK, sept 2022.
Congratulations on your admission.

(1) How long was the entire visa duration (the visa length). Was it 12 months, or 14months? For example if you started study Sept 2020, what month did the visa expire?

I got a 12 month Visa. Sept to August 2021


(2) The health surcharge paid during pgce visa application. Is the pgce course treated as less than 12 calendar months or equal to 12 calendar months? Because the costs are different.

Paid 12 months' worth, then £300



(3) Studying a shortage subject, maths, are jobs offers with visa sponsorship very common or are they hard to come by, especially as one progresses to the second school placement.

YES, Sponsorship is very common

(4) Are schools in the academic trust actually looking to sponsor a maths teacher in the actual sense, or is it just on paper?

Most Academy Trusts offer sponsorship. Be sure to apply to the ones that are in the skilled worker sponsors list on gov.uk. There are a lot of schools in England in need of maths teachers. Check TES maths jobs to confirm this, and it is same every year. As long as you prepare well and pass the interview, there is a 75% chance you will get the job.

Don't bother your pretty head on jobs yet, the course is more stressful than the job especially when you train in schools with strong maths dept. Focus on passing the 3 assignments and your placements, jobs will keep pouring of your feet.

I'll leave it here. I really appreciate your response and thanks very much in anticipation PS kindly help a curious brother. God bless you.

kymkym:
Thanks so much quick response @kaylove12

Please do you have info of any school that runs PGCE for April/May intake?

kymkym:
@kaylove12

will i only fill the application in department of education site?

I believe by this you mean UCAS. Complete application on UCAS including 3 unis of your choice. Leave it to UCAS for the school to contact you.

How soon can one get sponsored by school during or after the program?

Teaching vacancies usually begin to.flood TES website as early as January, apply to school under a TRUST or check that the schools are or are with Trusts enlisted on the skilled Visa sponsors list on gov.uk. I got an offer that I turned down in Feb and got another with sponsorship in March. I was barely half way through my PGCE. Too many schools woth Maths teacher shortage in UK.

Which part of England is more likely to job on time before or after training

Go onto TES website too many Maths jobs

Let me pause for now, i still have other questions if i will not be bothering you

Thanks so much

kymkym:
@missOwaa, please i need info on PGCE secondary Mathemaics. Can i send u email to ask some questions please?

Aprokodaughter:
Una just they repeat what people have said already since last night.

IcecoldDon:


Oh really. That's really good to know. On the official website, it wasnt clear at all because it just stated £470 as the blanket rate for the Health surcharge per person. Was that the same amount that was discounted for you at 25%?

Lexusgs430:



Go bananas, used to make sense too .........

Bluetherapy:
I would like to know which airline one can fly from Nigeria to UK

KLM and airfrance seems to be the logical one to take, but there's this confusion about needing transit visa or not. Has anyone flied them recently?

https://www.klm.com/travel/ng_en/campaigns/nigeria_flight_schedule.htm

justwise:


I’m familiar with this scenario but I don’t know of anyone who switched midway his/her studies and that is the basis of my question.

justwise:


Tell that person to graduate first and use PSW to apply. You can't switch even before you graduate

Mimzyy:
International license (which is valid for one year) is required if the person wants to drive on arrival to the Uk. The normal naija license is not allowed/recognised.

tushqueen:



What are your thoughts about PGCE secondary chemistry, she is TRCN registered and practicing in a govt secondary sch in Nigeria

hollumee:
Thanks @kaylov12

The goal is to get a job and remain bro. She loves teaching and has some years of experience teaching. However, The special needs Masters interest her cos her friend told her it's lucrative and almost readily available. I want to be sure before I support it


Thanks

hollumee:
Hello everyone, my wife has an NCE in Economics and Mathematics and also a B.Ed in Economics Education. What courses can she do? She is actually considering going for special education but she is a bit skeptical about the course. Also, how cool is Northumbria Newcastle? I haven't seen any review about the place. Thanks.

MissOwaa:
Good day all,

Please I need help understanding something, I applied for a Student visa with my husband. I'm going for a PGCE Course.

I applied 20 working days ago (priority ) and no reply till now though I got a non straight forward mail 2 working days after my application.

Upon contacting the UKVI, they replied and said they are running *mandatory checks* .


Please can someone explain what mandatory checks mean and the criteria they use to pick who gets checked.

@justwise @ralph @lexus and other gurus please help.

I resume physically on the 1ST of September and attendance is compulsory. With all these going on I'm at wits end on what to do!

Please I help me understand
Thank you.

DoubleN:


Thanks but this is for Rooms and Sharing. I am looking for something for a Family (House)

Davidganna10:
why are they scared of sponsoring post study visa holders?
Is this associated with the money they will pay? Or is their any other thing hindering them from sponsoring?
If money is the problem, what if a post study visa holder decide to cover the cost that will be incurred will this be legal?

jtech17:


I remember vividly well ... that BENSON talking about UNCLE LONDON .... even me sef deyno find the video... I want to laff over it again

Regex:


No be candy be this?

missjekyll:
This is an email a colleague got back from UKVI.
You can indeed use an expired passport.
If still in doubt as to particular circumstances, please send a mail to UKVI.

Lexusgs430:



Are you now indirectly saying...... You are using Queen's English to communicate............ Innnit.....

Goddys:


Please, how do you deal with Nigerian accent as a teacher in UK?

MissOwaa:


Oh!! Great thank you!
I was given Primary Studies but my area of specialisation is Mathematics.

STENON:
Okay, that's good. Please for the sake of your tier 4 visa, they can not pay more than 20 hours for you, but try and negotiate with the school to let it be pro rata on the legal pay scale for probationary Teachers and not per hourly pay. With that you are covered for your salary payment during secondary school holidays like Christmas, easter, mid term, and bank Holidays. Opportunities also include organising a weekend tutorials in your neighbourhood like this. https://www.saturdayschoolglasgow.com/?utm_source=yell&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=yell