Islington teaching jobs
About Islington
Islington’s desirability as a place to live lies in its location – on the northern edge of Central London with good links to the East End and City of London, residents of this borough are able to commute anywhere within the capital with ease.
Islington is a culturally rich and exciting borough in its own right, with a good nightlife and excellent pubs and bars.
It’s also a short distance from Camden Market on one side and the vibrancy of Shoreditch and Hoxton on the other.
Islington in numbers:
- The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Islington is £1,641 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in central London
- The cost of living for a single person in Islington is £772 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in central London
- The journey from Highbury & Islington to King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground Station takes 4 minutes
Teaching in Islington
Of the 41 registered schools in the area:
- 9 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 21 were rated good and 2 require improvement
- 8 are academies, 24 are maintained schools, 6 are independent and 3 are special educational needs schools
- 36 schools in Islington are primary schools, 8 are secondary schools and 7 are schools for those aged 16-18
- 31 schools have no religious character and 10 are Christian faith schools, (7 Church of England, 3 Roman Catholic)
Why choose Islington teaching jobs?
- Ideal north central London location
- Islington’s many Georgian and Victorian terraced houses make excellent property investments
- Vibrant nightlife and culture
At Engage Education we match teaching professionals from all over the world to their ideal role. We have years of experience in education recruitment and can find the right role for you regardless of your subject, school preferences or teaching style.
We also provide all our teachers with ongoing personalised support throughout the recruitment process to help them transition into their new roles without a hitch.
