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About Southwark

Southwark is a vibrant and historic borough that offers a perfect blend of cultural landmarks and modern living. Home to iconic attractions such as the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Borough Market, Southwark is a cultural hub with plenty to explore. The area also boasts beautiful riverside walks along the Thames and green spaces like Southwark Park. With excellent transport links, including the Jubilee Line and numerous bus routes, commuting to central London is quick and easy. Southwark’s diverse community, lively atmosphere, and mix of modern developments and traditional architecture make it an attractive place to live for professionals, creatives, and families alike.

Southwark in numbers:

  1. The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Southwark is £1,850 pcm, compared to £2,500 pcm in central London
  2. The journey from Queen’s Road Peckham to London Bridge takes 13 minutes

Teaching in Southwark

*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 120 registered schools in the area:

  1. 26 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 75 were rated good and 5 require improvement 
  2. 39 are academies, 60 are maintained schools, 9 are independent and 12 are special educational needs schools
  3. 90 schools in Southwark are primary schools, 36 are secondary schools and 26 are schools for those aged 16-18

Why choose Southwark teaching jobs?

  1. Within an easy commuting distance of the entirety of London
  2. Highly affordable housing compared to much of Zone 1 and 2
  3. A vibrant cultural borough of London

Would you like to find your ideal teaching job in Southwark? At Engage Education we specialise in innovative recruitment, matching talented professionals to teaching roles across the globe.

And it doesn’t stop there. Once we’ve matched a teacher to their perfect job, we offer them high quality support and mentoring in order to make the transition as smooth and easy as possible.

Latest Southwark School Jobs

Caretaker required in a Secondary School in Lewisham

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School Premises Officer required for a Primary School in Lewisham Premises Officer required for a school in Lewisham At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for a School Caretaker position …

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School Administrator required in a School in Southwark

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School Administrator and Receptionist Required for a Secondary School in Southwark Administrator required for a school in Southwark At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting …

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Caretaker required in a Secondary School in Southwark

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School Premises Officer required for a Large Secondary School in Southwark Premises Officer required for a school in Southwark At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for a School Caretaker …

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Data Manager

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School Data Manager Required for a Secondary School in Southwark Data Manager required for a school in Southwark At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff for …

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HR Administrator

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School HR Officer required for a Secondary School in Southwark HR Officer required in Southwark At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff in all roles for over a …

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Caretaker

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School Caretaker required for a Secondary School in Peckham School Caretaker required in Peckham At Engage Education Services, we’re currently recruiting for a School Caretaker in a Secondary School …

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School Caretaker required in a Secondary School in Southwark

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
020 3011 4551 School Premises Officer required for a Secondary School in Peckham School Premises Officer required in Peckham At Engage Education Services, we’re currently recruiting for a School …

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HR Officer

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School HR Officer required for a Secondary School in Southwark HR Officer required in Southwark At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff in all roles for over a …

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