Want to start
the teaching adventure of a life time?
Start your journey with Tradewind today.
There are plenty of reasons to take the leap and go for a teaching job overseas. We like to think we do a great job supporting our international teachers, but don’t just take our word for it, check out what our current teachers have to say about us in our short video – they’ve just done the exact transition to the UK that you’re thinking about!
We work in partnership with top schools in 11 of the UK’s most exciting locations, letting you sample the best of UK culture, whether that’s the restaurants, nightclubs or the excitement of living in a global city. To view our latest teacher jobs in the UK please keep scrolling on this page!
Every year we help more and more teachers from New Zealand make the move and start teaching in the UK. Whether you crave the excitement of a global city like London, or would prefer to experience the idyllic English countryside, we’re here to make sure your experience is tailored to you, letting you take the most away from your teaching experience as a UK school teacher.
As one of the leading teaching agencies in New Zealand, we know each of our schools inside and out, and help them to recruit the very best Primary, Secondary and Special Needs Teachers, and School Support staff.
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Why work in the UK with Tradewind?






Knowledge
Local relationships
Linking Universities with UK opportunities
We link in with universities across Ireland to help inform students about the vast array of teaching jobs we have in England, including:
- University of Waikato, Hamilton
- University of Otago, Otago/Southland
- University of Canterbury, Christchurch
- Victoria University, Wellington
- Auckland University of Technology, Auckland
- Massey University, Auckland

Wondering where you'd like to move?
Take your pick from our variety of fantastic locations.
Hull
Hull has acted as a market town, a military port, a key trading hub, a fishing centre, and an industrial powerhouse throughout its history. Hull was notably crowned the UK’s City of Culture 2017.
Bristol
Due to its location in south west England, Bristol is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations and was named as the best city in Britain in which to live by The Sunday Times in 2017..
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a large county and the dominant focus is on rural life. That makes it a haven for explorers, wildlife lovers and cyclists.
Chelmsford
Tradewind Recruitment recently opened a new office in the heart of Chelmsford in Essex and we are recruiting for a number of exciting Teaching jobs in the area.
Manchester
Manchester really is a city with everything for everyone; you’ll find green spaces in abundance and a host of museums, sports clubs, restaurants, bars and retail outlets just waiting to be explored.
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city with strong industrial roots with a reputation for steel production, hence its nickname 'Steel City'. It’s also the only UK city that includes part of a national park in its boundary!
St Albans
St Albans offers a truly unique taste of Britain. Now the cathedral city stands as a buzzing metropolis, packed full of green parks and surrounded by beautiful countryside.
London
Packed full of historical landmarks, incredible architecture, beautiful green spaces and an abundance of entertainment venues, London really can cater to all tastes.
Nottingham
Nottingham boasts a bustling city centre, yet it is surrounded by traditional English countryside. The city has a large student population due to its two universities, but it remains true to its history and heritage.
Birmingham
Birmingham is everything you would expect from a major metropolis, and features an eclectic mix of cutting‐edge museums and galleries, theatres, comedy clubs, stylish bars and night clubs.
Preston
Whether you love delving into history, exploring the countryside, seeing some great entertainment or simply want to relax with some good food and a few drinks, Preston has something for you.