UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRAQA Education 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. It has 3 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is AQA Education a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — AQA Education is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Manchester, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Manchester
- Sponsors in Manchester
- 2,881
- Live sponsored roles
- 3
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at AQA Education
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Logistics LeadUK | £32,900–£37,300 | 3 October 2026 |
| Assessment Design & Inclusion LeadUK | £52,800–£59,000 | 30 September 2026 |
| Policy and Research ManagerUK | £44,000–£47,000 | 20 September 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at AQA Education
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 AQA Education
- Confirm AQA Education's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. AQA Education is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at AQA Education that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through AQA Education's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, AQA Education 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 AQA Education sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — AQA Education holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Manchester. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is AQA Education hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 3 live sponsored roles are listed for AQA Education as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary AQA Education 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.