Opening Doors for Refugee Teachers
Wednesday 7th May Committee Room 1, Institute of Education,
20, Bedford Way London. WC1H 0AL

Content: Sue Seifert, a headteacher with many years of experience, tells of the benefits and advantages not just of employing teachers from the Refugee community but of the whole community involvement in her school. An experienced view on the real benefits of seeing the valuable resource at hand that is too often overlooked or inadequately supported.

Services for refugee Teachers

Advice, guidance and referral.
The first step for refugees is to speak with someone who can give them individually tailored advice about how
they access the services they need to gain employment in education. Their qualifications can be assessed by
NARIC to guage how much training they need to undertake.

Kingston University Nebojsa Durovic

Refugee Council Evis Read

Refugees into Jobs Fahira Mulamehic

ESOL
Some refugees may need to improve their English language and communication skills before they can begin
to teach in UK schools and colleges .

Barnet College Joanna Bahri

Training and Experience
Often qualifications gained overseas are not fully recognised in
the UK so additional training or practical experience is required.

Empower Teachers Lubna Lone

Institute of Education Peter Jefferies

RAGU Andrew Clark

Reconnect Theodros Abraham

Twist Partnership Shankara Angadi

West London Partnership Yves Posner

Mentoring
Refugees may not be familiar with the UK education system and work practices.
Trained and experienced teachers who become mentors can provide support and advice to refugee teachers.

Education Action Richard Germond

Job Brokerage
Once refugees have completed the relevant training and are ready to apply for jobs the following service provides additional support in CV building, job applications and interview techniques.

Olmec Clare Whiting