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What is it like to live in Bedfordshire?

With its chalk hillsides, forested parks and choice of period properties, the county of Bedfordshire offers residents a beautiful landscape both natural and artificial, owing its rapid increase in popularity to Londoners drawn to the pleasure of a rural lifestyle without the need for an extremely long commute.

The county’s urban areas – particularly Luton and Bedford – are very well-connected and the picturesque villages surrounding Flitwick are popular with London commuters for the same reason. Bedfordshire’s beautiful Victorian (and more rarely Georgian) properties are highly sought after by locals and Londoners alike.

The county’s many excellent independent schools – mostly located in and around the county town of Bedford – make it an inviting prospect for teachers who want to work in the private sector.

 

How much does it cost to live in Bedfordshire?

  • The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Luton is £743 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in London.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Luton is £611 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in London.

 

How long does it take to get from Bedfordshire to London by train?

The journey from Luton to King’s Cross St Pancras by train takes 23 minutes.

 

What are the schools like in Bedfordshire?

Of the 1,135 schools and colleges within a 25-mile radius of central Bedfordshire:

  • 200 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 641 were rated good, 110 require improvement and 13 were rated as inadequate
  • 362 are academies, 627 are maintained schools, 69 are independent, 67 are special educational needs schools and 10 are colleges
  • 957 schools in Bedfordshire are primary schools, 277 are secondary schools and 213 are schools for those aged 16-18
  • 861 schools have no religious character and 268 are Christian faith schools, (208 Church of England, 51 Roman Catholic, 2 Methodist, 1 United Reformed Church, 7 other)

 

Why choose teaching jobs in Bedfordshire?

  • Bedford’s urban areas have good rail links to the capital and a commute from most of its villages into London takes an hour or less, affording a rural lifestyle with minimal travel time on weekdays.
  • Fast-rising house prices make properties in Bedfordshire an extremely good investment, especially in pretty villages like Biggleswade and Ampthill. Georgian houses, in particular, are popular and desirable.
  • Compared to neighbouring Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire is a very affordable place to live and offers many of the same benefits.

 

Let’s find your ideal teaching role in Bedfordshire

At Engage Education we are able to offer teaching vacancies for all subjects, schools and styles of teaching. So whatever your specific requirements might be, we’ll be able to find teaching jobs in Bedfordshire to suit you.

We also offer dedicated local support for all teaching placements, helping you to settle into your new role easily. If you’re looking for teaching jobs in locations close to Bedfordshire, why not browse our teaching vacancies in Hertfordshire.

Latest Bedfordshire School Jobs

Website Advert – TA – Bedfordshire

  • Sector: SEN

Job Description:
Teaching Assistants for Secondary Schools in Bedfordshire At Engage, we know that a school runs on quality support staff. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools in …

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Cover Supervisor (Bedfordshire)

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Cover Supervisor's required for Secondary Schools in Bedfordshire! At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for Cover Supervisors across Central Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, after …

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Advert – Bedford – Cover Supervisor

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Cover Supervisor – Bedford At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for Cover Supervisors across Bedford after building strong relationships with schools within the area! About the …

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Reception Class Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Reception Teacher Required for Primary School in Bedfordshire About the role: At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a unique Primary teacher to work full time at a successful, …

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Advert – Bedford – Intervention Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Intervention Teacher Are you a primary school teacher with the drive and creativity to make a positive impact in a school? We’re currently looking for intervention teachers to work across a number …

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Part-Time English Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Part-Time English Teacher – Bedford Engage Education is currently working with a school in Bedford with the OFSTED rating of Good who are actively seeking a Part-Time English Teacher to join …

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Key Stage One Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
KS1 Primary Teacher required in Bedfordshire At Engage, we’re excited to be hiring for this role in a successful school in Bedfordshire. The school is currently looking for a full-time class …

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English Tutor

  • Sector: Tutoring

Job Description:
English Tutor – Bedford £30 – £35 per hour October 2023 Start 9am – 3pm (working 5 hours with a 1 hour break) 4 days per week If you’re a forward-thinking and creative Qualified …

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Intervention English Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
English Intervention Teacher Required for Good  Secondary School in Bedford We’re excited to be recruiting for an English Intervention Teacher vacancy on behalf of a Good school in Bedford on a …

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Learning Support Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Learning Support Assistant  Bedford Long term, Full-Time position Challenging and rewarding position £75-£85 per day Permanent Contract Located in Bedford, this Primary school is interested in …

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English Tutor

  • Sector: Tutoring

Job Description:
English Tutor – Bedford £30 – £35 per hour October 2023 Start 9am – 3pm (working 5 hours with a 1 hour break) 4 days per week If you’re a forward-thinking and creative Qualified …

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English Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
English Teacher – Richmond-upon-Thames At Engage Education, we’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a successful secondary school within Richmond, London who are currently …

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English Tutor

  • Sector: Tutoring

Job Description:
English Tutor – Bedford £30 – £35 per hour October 2023 Start 9am – 3pm (working 5 hours with a 1 hour break) 4 days per week If you’re a forward-thinking and creative Qualified …

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Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher required in Bedfordshire At Engage, we’re excited to be hiring for this role in a successful school in Leighton Buzzard. The school is currently looking for a full-time …

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Key Stage One Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
KS1 Primary Teacher required in Bedfordshire At Engage, we’re excited to be hiring for this role in a successful school in Bedfordshire. The school is currently looking for a full-time class …

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Part-Time English Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Part-Time English Teacher – Bedford Engage Education is currently working with a school in Bedford with the OFSTED rating of Good who are actively seeking a Part-Time English Teacher to join …

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Key Stage 3 English Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Key Stage 3 English Teacher – Bedfordshire At Engage Education, we’re recruiting for an exciting opportunity to work in a successful secondary school within Bedfordsire who are currently …

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Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Upper Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher required in Bedfordshire At Engage, we’re excited to be hiring for this role in a successful school in Leighton Buzzard. The school is currently looking for a …

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