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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

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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Send Primary Teacher, Croydon

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary Teacher – Local SEND SchoolLocation: CroydonType: ASD, Communication Needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties. Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm.Salary: M1 – UPS3 (+ …

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Send Teaching Assistant, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
SEND Teaching Assistant – School in Croydon  I am currently working with a well-resourced and supportive school in Croydon who are urgently seeking a behavioural specialist to support their …

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Food Technology Teacher, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
Food Technology Teacher Required for Specialist Secondary School in Croydon Are you an experienced Food Technology teacher with QTS who is seeking a full-time role for September 2026? This role …

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Trainee Send Teaching Assistant, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School  Location: Croydon Pay: £10.00 – £13.00 per hour (above apprenticeship rate) Start Date:  September …

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Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
KS2 Class Teacher Required for School in Norbury, Croydon About the role: At Engage Education, we are currently looking for an ambitious and creative KS2 Class Teacher for a fantastic Primary School …

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Send Secondary Teacher, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
Secondary Teacher – Specialist SEND Provision Location: CroydonWorking Hours: 08:00 am – 16:00 pm.Salary: M1 – UPS3 (+ SEN Allowance)  Are you a resilient, compassionate, and …

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Drama Teacher – Croydon

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Secondary Drama Teacher Required for School in Croydon   An outstanding school in Croydon is currently looking for a creative Drama teacher who is committed to improving the exam results, …

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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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Send Teaching Assistant, Purley

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant A specialist SEN provision in the Purley area is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. The school supports pupils with a …

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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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Learning Support Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant – Croydon Pay: Competitive, dependent on experienceContract: Full-time / Long-term We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and …

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Send Teaching Assistant, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
SEND Teaching Assistant – Specialist School in PurleyI am currently working with a well-regarded specialist school in Purley who are urgently seeking a behavioural specialist to support their …

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Pmld Teacher, Croydon

  • Sector: All Through

Job Description:
PMLD Teacher – Special Needs School Location: Croydon Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm. Salary: M1 – UPS3 (Outer London) Are you a dedicated and compassionate teacher …

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Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Teaching Assistant Required for in Kingston Upon Thames   About the role:At Engage Education, we are currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join in Kingston upon …

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Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Science Teacher Required for School in Croydon   About the role:At Engage Education, we are currently seeking an ambitious and creative Science Teacher for a school in Croydon. This is a position …

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Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary School Teacher Required for School in Merton   About the role: At Engage Education, we are currently looking for an ambitious and creative Primary School Teacher in Merton. This is a role …

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Primary School Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary School Teacher Required for School in Croydon   About the role: At Engage Education, we are currently looking for an ambitious and creative Primary School Teacher in Croydon. This is a …

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