UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRThe STEP Academy Trust 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 The STEP Academy Trust a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — The STEP Academy Trust is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Thornton Heath, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Thornton Heath
- Sponsors in Thornton Heath
- 64
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at The STEP Academy Trust
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 The STEP Academy Trust
- Confirm The STEP Academy Trust's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. The STEP Academy Trust 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 The STEP Academy Trust that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through The STEP Academy Trust's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, The STEP Academy Trust 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 The STEP Academy Trust sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — The STEP Academy Trust holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Thornton Heath. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is The STEP Academy Trust hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for The STEP Academy Trust (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 The STEP Academy Trust 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 Thornton Heath
A & H Exchange Limited
A STAR WINDOWS & BIFOLDS DOORS LIMITED
AJPHARM LTD
All Sorts
Aman Homes Ltd
Angels Unlimited Nurseries LTD
All sponsors in Thornton Heath
More education sponsors
Warrington & Vale Royal College
Warriors TMA Academy Limited
Warwick Independent Schools Foundation
Warwickshire College Group
Waseda Academy UK Co., Limited
Watford Grammar School for Boys
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.