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Professions in demand / Teachers

Teachers: where you are wanted

Maths and science teachers are wanted most. English-speaking countries are the realistic starting point unless you speak the local language.

Demand in the eight countries

IEIreland
Shortage list

Secondary teachers of maths, physics, chemistry and computer science are on the Critical Skills Occupations List. Source

DEGermany
Shortage list

Teachers count as a shortage occupation for the EU Blue Card. Source

NLNetherlands
High demand

Primary and secondary teachers are listed in the EURES 2025 report. Source

SESweden
High demand

Primary teachers are listed in the EURES 2025 report. Source

PTPortugal
High demand

Secondary teachers are listed in the EURES 2025 report. Source

UKUnited Kingdom
Possible

Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa with a school sponsor. Teachers trained abroad may be able to get qualified teacher status (QTS) through England's recognition service. Source

FRFrance
Possible

Not listed as a shortage in the EURES 2025 report. Source

ESSpain
Possible

Not listed as a shortage in the EURES 2025 report. Source

Shortage list On an official government shortage list or a dedicated visa route, which usually makes the visa easier or cheaper.High demand Reported as a shortage occupation in the EU's 2025 EURES labour shortages report.Possible No shortage reported. Still possible with a job offer that meets the normal visa rules.Limited Few or no work visa options for this profession at the moment.

Language

Teaching in state schools outside the UK and Ireland requires the local language. International schools are the exception.

Who recognises your qualification

Verify your South African qualification with SAQA first. Other countries use their national recognition body, listed on each country guide.

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Checked on 16 October 2026 against official shortage lists and the EU's 2025 EURES labour shortages report. General information, not immigration advice.