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Working in the UK

Many students undertake part-time work whilst at the university. However, it is advisable to ensure that any work commitments do not get in the way of your study, especially during term time.

Non-EEA nationals

A leaflet produced by the Department for Education and Skills entitled 'International students working in the UK - what you need to know' contains detailed information about working in the UK as an international student during your studies. Copies of this leaflet are available at the international Centre.

A leaflet produced by UKCISA also provides information for international students planning to work during their studies: www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/working_during.php

The stamp or sticker in your passport will tell you whether you can work part-time during your studies or whether work is prohibited. If the stamp/sticker states: 'No recourse to public funds. Work and any changes must be authorised' then you are allowed to work, with certain restrictions. As a full-time student you can work up to 20 hours a week during term-time and full time during vacations. Please note if you are a postgraduate student the summer vacation is considered a study period.

If your passport states: 'No work or recourse to public funds' or 'No recourse to public funds. Work prohibited', then this is called a 'prohibition on working', and you are not allowed to do any work, paid or unpaid.

EEA and Swiss Nationals

There are no restrictions on the type of employment or hours worked. However, if you are a national of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia then you are required to register as a worker under the Accession State Worker Registration Scheme. For information about the scheme please see Home Office 'Working in the UK' website at: www.workingintheuk.gov.uk (click on 'Schemes and Programmes' and then 'Worker Registration Scheme').

If you are a national of Bulgaria or Romania and you want to work whilst you are studying in the UK you must apply to the Home Office for a Registration Certificate using from BR1. Further details can be obtained from www.workingintheuk.gov.uk

For further information about working as an EEA or Swiss National please contact the International Student Advisor isa@glos.ac.uk

National Insurance Number

You should apply for an NI number once you have found work. Telephone 0845 600 0643 to arrange an interview. You will then receive a letter through the post asking you to complete a form and send through copies of relevant paperwork i.e. your passport. Your number should then be issued to you by post.

How much will you be paid?

Levels of pay vary around the country and for different types of work. However, an employer must pay all their workers at least the minimum amount set out in UK law. This is called the National Minimum Wage. The current Minimum Wage is based on £4.83 per hour for those aged 18-21 and £5.80 per hour for those aged 22 and over. If you have any questions about this, please see the International Student Adviser isa@glos.ac.uk

Come Prepared

If you know you will want to find some sort of work when you come to the UK, it may be worth bringing with you personal references/work references to accompany any job applications. This may help to quicken the application process and improve your chances of finding work.

Applying for jobs

For most jobs you are required to complete a job application form and/or send in your CV (Curriculum Vitae, a document you write yourself briefly explaining your education and work experience to date). You may also be asked to attend an interview.The careers Centre can help you to write your CV, or to give you advice about how to change your existing CV to suit the job you want to apply for.

Useful Links

http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/DIUS-00338-2008.pdf

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