UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRWoodside Academy 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 Woodside Academy a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Woodside Academy is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Grays, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Grays
- Sponsors in Grays
- 130
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Woodside Academy
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 Woodside Academy
- Confirm Woodside Academy's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Woodside Academy 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 Woodside Academy that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Woodside Academy's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Woodside Academy 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 Woodside Academy sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Woodside Academy holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Grays. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Woodside Academy hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Woodside Academy (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 Woodside Academy 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 Grays
3D'S Healthcare Services Ltd
A K Supported Housing Ltd
ACCESS 24/7 HEALTHCARE LIMITED
ACN ACCOUNTANTS
Adeena Ltd
Adorn Beauty And Care Ltd T/A Adorn Beauty
More education sponsors
Langley Grammar School
Langley Hall Primary Academy Trust
Langtree School
Lanier Theological Education Foundation
Lathallan School
Latifiah Fultali Complex / The British Muslim 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.