Teaching jobs in Haringey
Is the London borough of Haringey a nice place to live?
This North London borough is characterful and well-connected with an abundance of highly desirable village-style communities. Areas within this borough are diverse — while Crouch End, Highgate and Muswell Hill are some of the wealthiest in the country, areas in the east of the borough are some of the most deprived.
Harringay (not to be confused with Haringey!) is an area within the borough which takes its name from the 18th century building Harringay House, west of Green Lanes. The Guardian describes Harringay with only one downside – its price. But it’s less expensive than nearby Finsbury Park and still highly sought after.
The borough of Haringey is also famous for its authentic cuisine, with many excellent Turkish and Greek restaurants on Green Lanes.
How much does it cost to live in Haringey?
- The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Haringey is £1,322 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in central London
- The cost of living for a single person in Haringey is £664 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in central London
How well-connected is Haringey?
There are plenty of Tube stations in Haringey for you to use. The journey from Wood Green Tube Station to King’s Cross St Pancras Underground Station on the Piccadilly Line is 15 minutes.
What are the schools like in Haringey?
Of the 265 registered schools within a 3-mile radius of Haringey:
- 53 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 138 were rated good, 7 require improvement and 1 were rated as inadequate
- 41 are academies, 159 are maintained schools, 45 are independent, 17 are special educational needs schools and 3 are colleges
- 212 schools in Haringey are primary schools, 82 are secondary schools and 50 are schools for those aged 16-18
- 201 schools have no religious character and 49 are Christian faith schools, (23 Church of England, 25 Roman Catholic, 1 Other), 2 Muslim, 8 Jewish
Why choose a teaching job in Haringey?
- A beautiful and very desirable part of North London
- More affordable than many of its neighbouring boroughs
- Its tasteful Victorian and Edwardian properties make for excellent investments
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