UK Govt. Starts £10,000 International Relocation Payment To Nigerian Graduate
The UK government has recently announced an exciting opportunity for Nigerian graduates who are interested in teaching languages and physics courses.
They are offering a generous £10,000 (approximately N10m) international relocation payment (IRP) to non-UK trainees and teachers who are willing to come and work in England.
This payment is specifically designed to help cover the costs associated with moving to England, such as visa fees, immigration health surcharge, and other relocation expenses.
The IRP is part of a larger initiative aimed at attracting talented teachers and trainees from all over the world to join the English teaching workforce.
It is an incredible opportunity for Nigerian graduates who are looking to gain international teaching experience and make a difference in the lives of students in England.
If you are interested in applying for the IRP, there are a few requirements that you must meet.
First, you must be a non-UK citizen and be willing to come to England to teach or train to teach languages or physics.
You must also have a degree and recognized teacher-training qualifications, as well as at least one year of teaching experience.
Additionally, you must be able to speak English to an undergraduate level.
The eligible languages for the payment include Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
The eligible physics courses are physics, astrophysics, and nuclear physics.
To apply for the IRP, you need to visit the UK Teaching website and ensure that your certificates match the requirements for teachers and trainees.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can express your interest in the IRP by emailing [email protected]. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2023, so make sure to apply as soon as possible.
If you miss the October 2023 deadline, don’t worry! The UK government has promised that another round of applications will commence in January 2024.
This is an incredible opportunity for Nigerian graduates to not only gain valuable international teaching experience but also receive financial support for their relocation expenses.