Education advisers and school inspectors SOC 2323
Education advisers and school inspectors (SOC 2323, also written as job code 2323) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer must pay at least the going rate of £42,200 per year. Scroll down for salary benchmarks, the visa rules, and live jobs from licensed sponsors.
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The answer above is the general rule. Your case can be different if you already hold a visa and are extending or switching, if you were sponsored before a rule change, or depending on your salary. Our AI assistant can explain the full rules from gov.uk guidance.
Ask AI about SOC 2323What does an education advisers and school inspector do?
Education advisers and school inspectors plan, organise and direct the educational activities and resources in a local authority education area, and undertake inspections of schools and other training establishments excluding universities.
Typical tasks
- advises on all aspects of education and ensures that all statutory educational requirements are being met
- plans and advises on the provision of special schools for children with physical or learning disabilities
- appoints and controls teaching staff
- verifies that school buildings are adequately maintained
- arranges for the provision of school medical and meals services
- observes teaching, assesses learning level and discusses any apparent faults with teachers, heads of department and head teachers
- prepares reports on schools concerning teaching standards, educational standards being achieved, the spiritual, moral and social development of pupils, resource management etc
Typical entry routes and qualifications
Job holders usually possess an education-related degree or relevant postgraduate qualification and have gained relevant experience in teaching and/or school management. Before being appointed, an inspector has to attend a course of training provided or approved by OFSTED. Most inspectors are or have been head teachers, deputy heads or heads of department. A DBS check may be required.
Visa sponsorship requirements
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What education advisers and school inspectors earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most education advisers and school inspectors in the UK earn between £37,544 and £55,588 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £42,200 (SOC 2323), sitting at the 36th percentile of what UK employers pay and £5,640 below the median.
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How to get sponsored as an education advisers and school inspector
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Find a licensed sponsor on Hunt UK Visa Sponsors
Browse our register of UK companies with an active sponsor licence. Filter by industry, size, sponsor rating, and whether they're currently hiring education advisers and school inspectors, so you only apply where a visa is actually on the table.
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Confirm the salary meets the £42,200 going rate
Your employer must pay whichever is higher: the going rate for SOC 2323 (£42,200) or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
New entrants and ISL roles may qualify for a lower rate. See the New entrant & discount rates section below.
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Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship
Your sponsor issues a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), a reference number the Home Office uses to check the job offer, salary, and duties line up with an eligible SOC code.
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa at gov.uk
Submit the Skilled Worker visa application online within 3 months of your CoS assignment date. You'll also book a biometric appointment and pay the immigration health surcharge.
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Move to the UK and start work
Travel to the UK before your CoS start date and begin working for the sponsor named on the certificate.
New entrant & discount rates
If you're under 26, switching from a Student visa, or a recent UK graduate, your employer can pay the new entrant rate of £33,400 per year for up to 4 years.
Continuously sponsored as a Skilled Worker since before 4 April 2024? Lower thresholds apply: £35,700 standard, or £25,000 as a new entrant.
Roles under SOC 2323
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Frequently asked questions
Can education advisers and school inspectors get a UK Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. Education advisers and school inspectors roles fall under SOC 2323 (Higher Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation.
What is job code 2323?
Job code 2323, SOC code 2323 and occupation code 2323 all refer to the same thing: the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 2020) unit group covering education advisers and school inspectors. The Home Office uses this 4-digit code on a Certificate of Sponsorship to check Skilled Worker visa eligibility and to set the going rate salary threshold for the role.
What salary do education advisers and school inspectors need for visa sponsorship?
The going rate for Education advisers and school inspectors (SOC 2323) is £42,200 (£21.64 per hour). Occupation rate applies. Your employer must pay whichever is higher: this going rate or the general Skilled Worker threshold of £41,700 per year.
What job titles are covered by SOC 2323?
SOC 2323 covers a range of education advisers and school inspectors roles, including: Educational advisers, School inspectors. Keep in mind that the Home Office matches jobs by duties rather than title alone. Two roles with the same title can fall under different SOC codes depending on the actual work involved.
Is there a lower salary for new graduates entering education advisers and school inspectors roles?
Yes. If you're under 26, a recent graduate, a PhD student, or switching from a Student or Graduate visa, you count as a "new entrant". For Education advisers and school inspectors (SOC 2323) the new entrant minimum is £33,400 per year, based on the Home Office's published lower going rate and the £33,400 new entrant threshold. The discount lasts up to 4 years in total.
Where can I find education advisers and school inspectors jobs with UK visa sponsorship?
We list Education advisers and school inspectors roles from companies with a Home Office sponsor licence. Scroll down to see what's currently open, or search our full jobs database for more visa-sponsored positions across the UK.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.