Deputy High Commissioner at the Jamaican High Commission in London, Patrice Laird Grant has confirmed that Jamaican teachers in the United Kingdom are facing several challenges, including being paid less than their British counterparts.

Speaking at a virtual orientation seminar for Jamaican teachers in the United Kingdom, Mrs. Laird Grant said the high commission has also received reports of insufficient support in areas such as: job specific training and finding accommodation.

She noted that this causes some teachers to feel overwhelmed and undervalued.

The deputy high commissioner added that the commission acknowledges the challenges faced, and is willing to partner with the agencies providing support to migrant teachers.

The targeted recruitment of Jamaican teachers for UK programmes has been ongoing for more than two decades.