UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRBenenden School 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 Benenden School a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Benenden School is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Cranbrook, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Cranbrook
- Sponsors in Cranbrook
- 13
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Benenden School
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 Benenden School
- Confirm Benenden School's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Benenden School 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 Benenden School that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Benenden School's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Benenden School 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 Benenden School sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Benenden School holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Cranbrook. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Benenden School hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Benenden School (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 Benenden School 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.
Other licensed sponsors in Cranbrook
Attwood Academies
Cranbrook School
Family Care UK Limited T/A Larchmere Nursing Home
Greyhound Properties Limited
JASMINE CARE (SOUTH EAST) LIMITED
Junior's Day Nursery
More education sponsors
Education House Leeds Ltd
Education Incorporated Ltd.
Education Index LTD
Education International Cooperation UK Consulting Limited
Education Matters Group
EDUCATION OFFICE EMBASSY OF GREECE
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.