Cambridgeshire teaching jobs
Why choose to teach in Cambridgeshire?
Cambridgeshire has something to please everyone – it’s rich in history, architecture and culture and within easy commuting distance to London, with trains to Kings Cross and Liverpool Street.
It’s easy to see why the Sunday Times describes Chesterton and Bourn as some of the best places to live in the East of England. The county is also renowned for its beautiful countryside, including the marshland – locally known as the fens – around Ely.
The historic university town Cambridge – dubbed Silicon Fen – has undergone rapid development and modernisation as a result of the thriving biotech industry and modern apartments and period properties sit side by side in this hub of culture.
Is this historic county affordable for a teacher?
Cambridgeshire in numbers:
- The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Cambridge is £1,026 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in London
- The cost of living for a single person in Cambridge is £681 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in London
- The journey from Cambridge Station to London Kings Cross is 49 minutes
How many schools are there in the area?
Of the 136 registered schools within 10 miles of Cambridgeshire:
- 19 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 68 were rated good, 7 require improvement and 3 were rated as inadequate
- 35 are academies, 71 are maintained schools, 21 are independent, 6 are special educational needs schools and 3 are colleges
- 106 schools in Cambridgeshire are primary schools, 45 are secondary schools and 25 are schools for those aged 16-18
- 101 schools have no religious character and 33 are Christian faith schools
Why choose Cambridgeshire for teaching jobs?
- A rich educational tradition with many good schools throughout the county
- Very well connected – you can live in the countryside and still be a relatively short train journey away from London
- Properties throughout the county represent a good investment
- A beautiful county with nature reserves, wildlife and beautiful scenery
We will help you through the application process
At Engage Education we have vacancies for Cambridgeshire teaching jobs in a range of subjects and school types. However and wherever you like to teach, we’ll use our skills and dedication to find you the perfect position.
We help our teachers throughout the application process by providing dedicated local support.
