Merton Teaching Jobs
Why is Merton a popular choice for teaching jobs?
What is the cost of living in Merton?
The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Wimbledon is £1,575 pcm, compared to £2,500 pcm in central London (Stats correct as of September 2024)
It’s not far from central London — the journey from Morden Station to London Bridge Station is 31 minutes via London Underground.
How many schools are there in the area?
*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 75 registered schools in the Merton area:
- 15 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 38 good and 2 require improvement
- 10 are academies, 43 are maintained schools, 16 are independent and 5 are special educational needs school
- 63 are primary schools, 20 are secondary schools and 16 are schools for those aged 16-18
Why choose a teaching job in Merton?
Excellent transport links to London
Conveniently close to the capital while retaining a peaceful suburban atmosphere
An ideal place to raise children
Many beautiful and affordable houses which make good investments
How we can help you
Our mission is to place talented teachers, teaching assistants and other education professionals in their ideal roles – not only in the UK but all over the globe.
At Engage Education we specialise in supporting teachers into their new roles. That’s why we provide local support for all our teaching staff, no matter how diverse their subjects, schools and teaching styles.
