Reading teaching jobs
Why teach in Reading?
Reading is one of the most well-connected cities in the South East, with trains to London every 5 minutes, making it ideal for those who want to maintain a close connection with London. The journey from Reading to London Paddington Station takes only 30 minutes.
The introduction of Crossrail has increased Reading’s desirability as a commuter belt city and its flourishing IT sector has also attracted a surge of professionals.
Those looking to buy property will be charmed by the desirable areas of Caversham Heights and the conservation area surrounding Castle Hill.
Can I afford to teach and live in Reading?
Reading is an affordable location for teachers to live and work, especially in comparison to nearby London. Take a look at Reading in numbers:
- The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Reading is £850 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in central London
- The cost of living for a single person in Reading is £717 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in central London
Are there many schools in Reading and what are they like?
Of the 83 registered schools in the area:
- 14 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 40 were rated good, 87 require improvement and 11 were rated as inadequate
- 23 are academies, 41 are maintained schools, 13 are independent and 6 are special educational needs schools
- 65 schools in Reading are primary schools, 25 are secondary schools and 21 are schools for those aged 16-18
- 63 schools have no religious character and are 432 Christian faith schools, (10 Church of England, 6 Roman Catholic, 1 Quaker and 2 Other)
What are the advantages to teaching in Reading?
- Affordable city within the London commuter belt
- Many excellent schools within a close distance
- Affords residents an urban lifestyle without the cost of living in the capital
We can match you to your ideal job
We have years of experience matching teachers, teaching assistants and other education professionals across the globe to their ideal jobs.
At Engage Education we’re just as invested as you are in helping you to secure your dream role. That’s why we provide support from the beginning of your application to help you integrate smoothly into your new school.
