Teaching jobs in Colchester
What’s to love about Colchester?
This beautifully preserved historic town in Essex deserves its reputation as one of the county’s best places to live, balancing rural charm with good transport links to the capital. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Essex countryside with London less than an hour away.
Those who love tasteful architecture and a quaint atmosphere will be thrilled by Colchester’s narrow cobbled streets and period properties, from Tudor cottages to 17th and 18th century townhouses, all surrounded by the town’s Roman wall.
Colchester is the ideal location for those looking to stay close to London. Professionals seeking a property investment should look towards the west of the town, especially the lovely Poets Corner in Lexden.
Is Colchester an expensive town to live in?
Colchester is so much more affordable than London. The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Colchester is £660 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in central London. The cost of living for a single person in Colchester is £484 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in central London.
How far is London by train?
The journey from Colchester Station to London Liverpool Street Station is 49 minutes.
Are there many schools in Colchester?
Of the 578 registered schools in Colchester:
- 83 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 319 were rated good, 42 require improvement and 9 were rated as inadequate
- 223 are academies, 284 are maintained schools, 37 are independent, 30 are special educational needs schools and 4 are colleges
- 488 schools in Colchester are primary schools, 126 are secondary schools and 87 are schools for those aged 16-18
- 421 schools have no religious character and 155 are Christian faith schools, (128 Church of England, 25 Roman Catholic, 2 Other)
Why choose a teaching job in Colchester?
- A relatively short commute distance to London
- Peaceful quaint historic town
- Beautiful and affordable period properties
Let us match you with your perfect teaching role
At Engage Education we work globally to place education professionals in their perfect teaching roles from our head office in Watford, just north of London. No matter your subject, specialism or teaching preferences, we’ll have the ideal role for you.
We also offer local support and mentorship to all our teaching staff to help them transition seamlessly into their new placements. But we don’t just cover the Colchester area, we will also have a range of Essex school jobs across the whole county.
