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What is it like to live in Bedfordshire?

With its chalk hillsides, forested parks and choice of period properties, the county of Bedfordshire offers residents a beautiful landscape both natural and artificial, owing its rapid increase in popularity to Londoners drawn to the pleasure of a rural lifestyle without the need for an extremely long commute.

The county’s urban areas – particularly Luton and Bedford – are very well-connected and the picturesque villages surrounding Flitwick are popular with London commuters for the same reason. Bedfordshire’s beautiful Victorian (and more rarely Georgian) properties are highly sought after by locals and Londoners alike.

The county’s many excellent independent schools – mostly located in and around the county town of Bedford – make it an inviting prospect for teachers who want to work in the private sector.

 

How much does it cost to live in Bedfordshire?

  • The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Luton is £743 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in London.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Luton is £611 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in London.

 

How long does it take to get from Bedfordshire to London by train?

The journey from Luton to King’s Cross St Pancras by train takes 23 minutes.

 

What are the schools like in Bedfordshire?

Of the 1,135 schools and colleges within a 25-mile radius of central Bedfordshire:

  • 200 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 641 were rated good, 110 require improvement and 13 were rated as inadequate
  • 362 are academies, 627 are maintained schools, 69 are independent, 67 are special educational needs schools and 10 are colleges
  • 957 schools in Bedfordshire are primary schools, 277 are secondary schools and 213 are schools for those aged 16-18
  • 861 schools have no religious character and 268 are Christian faith schools, (208 Church of England, 51 Roman Catholic, 2 Methodist, 1 United Reformed Church, 7 other)

 

Why choose teaching jobs in Bedfordshire?

  • Bedford’s urban areas have good rail links to the capital and a commute from most of its villages into London takes an hour or less, affording a rural lifestyle with minimal travel time on weekdays.
  • Fast-rising house prices make properties in Bedfordshire an extremely good investment, especially in pretty villages like Biggleswade and Ampthill. Georgian houses, in particular, are popular and desirable.
  • Compared to neighbouring Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire is a very affordable place to live and offers many of the same benefits.

 

Let’s find your ideal teaching role in Bedfordshire

At Engage Education we are able to offer teaching vacancies for all subjects, schools and styles of teaching. So whatever your specific requirements might be, we’ll be able to find teaching jobs in Bedfordshire to suit you.

We also offer dedicated local support for all teaching placements, helping you to settle into your new role easily. If you’re looking for teaching jobs in locations close to Bedfordshire, why not browse our teaching vacancies in Hertfordshire.

Latest Bedfordshire School Jobs

Year 4 Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Year 4 Teacher About the role: At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a unique Primary teacher to work full time at a successful, forward-thinking primary school in Bedfordshire to start …

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Year 3 Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Year 3 Teacher About the role: At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a unique Primary teacher to work full time at a successful, forward-thinking primary school in Bedfordshire to start …

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Year 2 Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Year 2 Teacher About the role: At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a unique Primary teacher to work full time at a successful, forward-thinking primary school in Bedfordshire to start …

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Year 1 Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Year 1 Teacher About the role: At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a unique Primary teacher to work full time at a successful, forward-thinking primary school in Bedfordshire to start …

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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or support worker looking for part time or full time roles? Engage Education are currently seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to provide …

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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: SEN

Job Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant required for Primary School in Leighton Buzzard I am currently working with a school in Bedfordshire that are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support the …

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Computer Science Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Computer Science/IT Teacher needed for a school in Bedfordshire Are you looking for a full time position teaching Computer Science/IT at a school in Bedfordshire? If you’re a forward-thinking …

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MFL Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
MFL Teacher needed (Spanish / French or Italian) *** Ofsted rated "GOOD" Secondary School *** Bedford *** January 2024 Start  *** MPS/UPS I am working with a Ofsted rated "GOOD" …

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Business Studies Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Business Studies Teacher  We are currently working with a fantastic school in Bedford. This a great opportunity for a Business Studies Teacher in a thriving school.   The Role: January 2024 start …

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Year 5 Class Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Year 5 Primary Teacher required in Bedfordshire At Engage, we’re excited to be hiring for this role in a successful school in Bedfordshire. The school is currently looking for a full-time class …

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Year 6 Class Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Year 6 Primary Teacher required in Bedfordshire At Engage, we’re excited to be hiring for a school in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The school is currently looking for a full-time class teacher to …

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Design & Technology Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Design and Technology Teacher Required – January 2024 Are you looking for your first Design and Technology teaching role or are you an experienced teacher looking for a new adventure within …

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English Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
English Teacher – Leighton Buzzard At Engage Education, we’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a successful secondary school within Richmond, London who are currently …

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Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: SEN

Job Description:
Learning Support Assistant (SEND) Location: Leighton Buzzard Type: Full-Time (Temporary with Permanent) Working Hours; 08:30 am – 15:30 pm. Join a dedicated team at a fantastic School …

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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: SEN

Job Description:
SEN Teaching Assistants for Schools in Bedford I am currently working Schools in Bedford & Bedfordshire that are looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support the students in classes. …

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Cover Supervisor (Bedfordshire)

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Cover Supervisor's required for Secondary Schools in Bedfordshire! At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for Cover Supervisors across Central Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, after …

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Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: SEN

Job Description:
Teaching Assistants for Primary Schools in Bedford At Engage, we know that a school runs on quality support staff. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools in Bedford and …

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Learning Support Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Learning Support Assistant  Bedford Long term, Full-Time position Challenging and rewarding position Located in Bedford, this Primary school is interested in adding a positive Learning Support …

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