Calderdale Teaching Jobs
About Calderdale
Calderdale’s beautiful scenery and excellent schools make it a wonderful place to live, which is also affordable.
Its largest town, Halifax, has left its austere reputation behind and is fast becoming a cultural hub, with a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes as well as a strong arts scene. These sit alongside traditional features such as the beautiful Borough Market.
Halifax itself is well-connected and there are also many charming towns, such as Ripponden and Luddenden, within a short distance. For those looking for something a little quirkier, Hebden Bridge has real cosmopolitan appeal.
With many of its towns and villages within commuting distance by car or train to Leeds, Calderdale offers the ideal combination of rural and urban lifestyles.
Calderdale in numbers:
- The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Halifax is £517 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in London
- The cost of living for a single person in Halifax is £620 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in London
- The journey from Halifax Station to Leeds Station by train takes 36 minutes
Teaching in Calderdale
Of the 16 registered schools in Calderdale:
- 1 was rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 16 good and 1 requires improvement
- 4 schools are academies, 10 are maintained schools, 1 is an independent and 1 is a special educational needs school
- 16 are primary schools, 1 is a secondary school and 1 is a school for those aged 16-18
- 14 schools have no religious character and are 2 Church of England faith schools.
The North Halifax Grammar School and the Crossley Heath School ranked in the Sunday Times’ 10 best state schools in Yorkshire in 2016 and continue to perform outstandingly.
Why choose teaching jobs in Calderdale?
- Houses are affordable both to rent and buy
- The cost of living is low
- There are plenty of excellent schools
- Beautiful natural scenery
- A range of towns with diverse cultural personalities – there’s something for everyone
We provide thorough local support for all teaching placements in Calderdale and beyond, so whatever your needs, you can be sure that we’ll go the extra mile to help you find your perfect teaching job.
