Home Office’s Border & Immigration Agency announced on 16 April 2007 the immediate addition of Teacher in Scotland into the National Shortage Occupation List for Work Permit. This includes all posts in Scotland covering compulsory schooling.

Removed out of the National Shortage List are Senior Physiotherapists, Salaried General Dental Practitioners, Salaried Assistant Dentists, and Salaried Vocational Dental Practitioners. This will take effect on 29 May 2007.

Link to the announcement on Working in the UK website.