UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRDover College 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 Dover College a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Dover College is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Dover, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Charity Worker, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Dover
- Sponsors in Dover
- 47
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Dover College
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 Dover College
- Confirm Dover College's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Dover College is listed as A rating for Charity Worker, Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Dover College that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Dover College's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Dover College 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 Dover College sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Dover College holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Dover. The licence also covers: Charity Worker. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Dover College hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Dover College (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 Dover College 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 Dover
Alandale Residential Home
BIGGIN STREET GENERAL STORE LTD
Buckland Post Office & Stores
Castellum Catering Limited
CHARING ROSE LTD
Charing Way Ltd
More education sponsors
Ask Recruitment Education Services Ltd
Aspect Education Limited
ASQ Education Ltd
Association of Colleges
Assumption Grammar School
Aston Community Education Trust
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.