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Why choose to teach in Croydon?

Croydon offers the perfect balance of urban living and suburban comfort, making it an attractive place to call home. Croydon is ideal for commuters with its excellent transport links, including quick connections to central London and Gatwick Airport. The area is undergoing significant regeneration, bringing new shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, while still maintaining its green spaces like Lloyd Park and Wandle Park. Croydon’s diverse community, good schools, and affordable housing options make it an appealing choice for families, professionals, and young people alike.

Although not on the Tube network, Croydon offers a swift and easy commute into central London via the Thameslink line to London Bridge.

Can I afford to live and teach in Croydon?

Take a look at Croydon in numbers. It is so much more affordable than London, yet right on the doorstep (Stats correct as of September 2024):

  • The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Croydon is £1,250 pcm, compared to £2,500 pcm in central London
  • Lower prices, yet minutes away from the capital. The journey from East Croydon to London Bridge Station by train takes just 14 minutes

How many schools are there in Croydon and what are they like?

Please note as of August 2024 the UK government announced that the one-word OFSTED ratings will be changed. We’ll update the stats on this page once the new rating system is confirmed.

Of the 152 registered schools in the Croydon area:

  • 23 were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 84 good and 12 require improvement 
  • 12 are academies, 9 are maintained schools, 7 are independent, 3 are special educational needs schools and 1 are colleges
  • 112 are primary schools, 55 are secondary schools and 45 are schools for those aged 16-18
  • 24 schools have no religious character and 7 are Christian faith schools, (4 are Church of England, 3 Roman Catholic) and 1 Hindu

Why should I choose to teach in Croydon?

  • A swift and easy commute into London
  • Property is very affordable in the area, despite its proximity to the capital
  • Cultural and property developments abound

We can help you to find the perfect teaching position

At Engage Education we help teachers all over the globe find their ideal positions. We cater to the preferences of all teaching professionals, whatever age, subject, style and environment most suits them.

Want to ensure that you transition smoothly into your new teaching role? We provide professional, local mentoring to all our teaching staff, no matter how specialised their subject or teaching style.

Latest Croydon School Jobs

Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary Teaching Assistant | Learning Support Assistant | Classroom Assistant Location: Croydon, South LondonPay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate)Start Date: September 2026 …

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Teacher

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
PMLD Teacher – Special Needs School Location: Croydon Type: Long term  Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm. Salary: M1 – UPS3 Are you a dedicated and compassionate …

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Trainee Send Teaching Assistant, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – All through School  SEND Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | SEMH Support Location: CroydonPay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above …

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Hlta, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)  Location: Croydon  Salary: £110 – £120 per day  Start date: September 2026 Working hours: 08:00am – 16:00pm Are you …

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Send Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
SEND Teaching Assistant in Croydon Location: Purley Salary: £100 – £105 per day Start date: September 2026 Working hours: 08:30am – 16:30pm Are you a caring and resilient SEND Teaching …

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Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
English Teacher Required for Outstanding Secondary School in Croydon Are you an enthusiastic English teacher with QTS who is seeking a permanent, full-time role from September 2026? Whether you are an …

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Pmld Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
PMLD Teaching Assistant –  South Croydon  We are currently working with a highly supportive specialist setting in South Croydon that is urgently seeking compassionate and proactive …

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Learning Support Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Learning Support Assistant Required for a Friendly Primary School in Croydon About the role:At Engage Education, we’re on the lookout for a warm, proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a …

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Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Learning Support Assistant Required for a Friendly Primary School in Croydon About the role:At Engage Education, we’re on the lookout for a warm, proactive Learning Support Assistant to join a …

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Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Teaching Assistants Required for Primary School in Purley, Croydon About the role:At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for four enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work …

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Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary Teachers Required for Primary School in Thornton Heath About the role:At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for two enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teachers to work full-time at a …

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Pmld Teaching Assistant, South Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
PMLD Teaching Assistant – Specialist All Through Setting | South Croydon  We are currently working with a highly supportive specialist setting in South Croydon that is urgently seeking …

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Science Teacher – South London

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Science Teacher in South London   At Engage Education, we’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a successful secondary school within London we are currently recruiting for a …

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Teacher

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
Secondary Teacher – Local SEND School Location: Croydon Type: Full Time Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm. Are you a dedicated and compassionate educator with a passion for working …

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Sports Coach

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
Sports Graduate – SEND School Location: Croydon Type: Full Time Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm. Salary: £86-£110 Are you a passionate Sports Graduate ready to inspire young …

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Learning Support Assistant

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
SEND Teaching Assistant – School in Croydon I am currently working with a lovely school in Croydon who are urgently seeking a behavioural specialist to support their secondary-age pupils to …

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Behaviour Mentor

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
Behaviour Mentor Required for Primary School in Croydon About the role: This Behaviour Mentor role is based in a supportive and proactive SEND/PRU school in Croydon. They are seeking educators to work …

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Pmld Teaching Assistant, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
PMLD Teaching Assistant – Specialist All Through School | South Croydon We are currently working with a highly supportive specialist setting in South Croydon that is urgently seeking compassionate …

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