Teaching Jobs in Oxfordshire
About Oxfordshire
In recent years, Oxfordshire – particularly the southern stretch of country between Oxford and Reading – has been voted the best non-urban location to live in the UK, offering an unrivalled quality of life. This is no doubt due to its beautiful countryside and convenient proximity to London; the fact that both urban and suburban Oxfordshire is rich with historical interest and exquisite architecture.
Oxfordshire’s desirability to ex-urbanites is in part down to its excellent schools. It isn’t just the famous city of dreaming spires – the county as a whole has a rich intellectual tradition thanks to the prestigious university of Oxford, making it an ideal place to live and teach.
Oxfordshire in numbers:
- The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Oxford is £1,183 pcm, compared to £2,043 pcm in London
- The cost of living for a single person in Oxford is £738 pcm, compared to £932 pcm in London
- The journey from Oxford to London Paddington by train takes 58 minutes
Teaching in Oxfordshire
Of the 184 schools and colleges within a 10-mile radius of central Oxfordshire:
- 10 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 110 were rated good, 9 require improvement and 8 were rated as inadequate
- 69 are academies, 63 are maintained schools, 31 are independent, 18 are special educational needs schools and 3 are colleges
- 150 schools in Oxfordshire are primary schools, 62 are secondary schools and 56 are schools for those aged 16-18
Why choose teaching jobs in Oxfordshire?
- Oxfordshire is a famous seat of learning and education
- House prices – especially in the city of Oxford – are high but an excellent property investment
- London is a convenient distance away – South Oxfordshire in particular is very commuter-friendly
- Both Oxfordshire’s urban architecture and its rural landscapes are picturesque
At Engage Education we have teaching vacancies for all subjects, schools and styles of teaching, meaning that whatever your specific requirements, we’ll be able to find a teaching job in Oxfordshire to suit you.
We also provide dedicated local support for all teaching placements, helping you to settle in to your new role.
