UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRAl Qalam Education Centre can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English.
Is Al Qalam Education Centre a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Al Qalam Education Centre is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Leicester, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker, Minister of Religion
- Registered town
- Leicester
- Sponsors in Leicester
- 1,424
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Al Qalam Education Centre
Based on the education sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2311 | Higher education teaching professionals | £52,600 | £52,600 |
| 2322 | Education managers | £43,900 | £43,900 |
| 2323 | Education advisers and school inspectors | £42,200 | £42,200 |
| 2329 | Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified | £40,600 | £41,700 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Al Qalam Education Centre
- Confirm Al Qalam Education Centre's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Al Qalam Education Centre is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker, Minister of Religion as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Al Qalam Education Centre that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Al Qalam Education Centre's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Al Qalam Education Centre will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Al Qalam Education Centre sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Al Qalam Education Centre holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Leicester. The licence also covers: Minister of Religion. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Al Qalam Education Centre hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Al Qalam Education Centre (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary Al Qalam Education Centre must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
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Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.