UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRIsle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight College a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Isle of Wight College is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Newport, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Charity Worker, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Newport
- Sponsors in Newport
- 229
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight College
- Confirm Isle of Wight College's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight College that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Isle of Wight College's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight College sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Isle of Wight College holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Newport. 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 Isle of Wight College hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight 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 Newport
More education sponsors
Reigate Grammar School
Rendcomb College
Repton School
Resolve Education Ltd
RESULTS EDUCATION
Richard Challoner School
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.