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by the3rdman » Sat May 17, 2014 1:02 pm
Hello all,
I had a bit of a difficult time finding any information on the following matter, so I was hoping this forum could offer some help.
My situation: I am a teacher under a Tier 2 Visa. As a teacher, the salary levels are unique in that they don't fall under the 'new entrant' or 'experienced' categories, rather they have there own pay scale. For the current year, I have been working as an unqualified teacher, but I recently received my QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), which will see my salary increase significantly, as it takes me into a higher pay scale category.
My question: Though this is a significant pay raise, it falls into a normal incremental increase in the education sector. Given the Tier 2 Policy Guidance, which reads: You must report the following within 10 working days: a change of salary from the level stated on the CoS, other than changes due to annual increments or bonuses, would my sponsor need to report my new salary or not? It seems like the policy guidance is relative, and not too specific, again I'm referring to the pay scale differences in the education sector compared to other jobs.
Also, I am currently in the process of extending my Tier 2 visa with my current employer. This latest pay raise will take me close to the high end of the salary range listed on the initial RLMT. If, after extending my leave, my salary eventually breaks the threshold of what was listed on the RLMT, due to annual pay raises, will my employer need to conduct a new RLMT to reflect the salary changes, and subsequently require me to apply for a new visa?
I should note that my role as a teacher and SOC code will remained unchanged throughout the duration, it's only the salary that's a concern.
Apologies for the length, but was trying to be as specific as possible. Thanks in advance for the help!