Teaching Jobs in Brent

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About Brent

The northwestern Borough of Brent is fast becoming one of London’s commuter hotspots. Transport links into the city centre are excellent and Brent’s cultural diversity makes its high streets rich in restaurants, cafes and independent shops. There are also many open-air markets.

While green space is a little thin on the ground in the area, Brent’s council have invested in maintaining its green spaces – most notably the elegant Victorian Roundwood Park, which holds a Green Flag Award as well as its own aviary.

Areas in Brent such as Harlesden have seen improvement, with neat terraces and gardens. Those looking to buy in more affluent areas will be delighted by Kensal Green or the northern part of Queen’s Park, the latter of which is renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere.

Brent in numbers:

1. The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Harlesden is £1,289 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in central London
2. The cost of living for a single person in Harlesden is £697 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in London
3. The journey from Willesden Junction by train takes 20 minutes

Teaching in Brent

Of the 14 registered schools in the area:

1. 4 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection and 5 were rated good
2. 3 schools are academies, 5 are maintained schools, 5 are independent and 1 is a special educational needs school
3. 11 are primary schools, 6 are secondary schools and 5 are schools for those aged 16-18
4. 5 schools have no religious character

Why choose teaching jobs in Brent?

1. Brent offers many beautiful and characterful towns and even the borough’s traditionally less desirable areas are rapidly improving, making the town a good property investment
2. The borough as a whole is well-connected, with excellent public transport links – train commuters have their pick of the Bakerloo, Overground and North London lines and there are also many frequent buses
3. Brent is culturally diverse borough with over half of its residents born abroad. Its schools reflect this, with a wide range of faiths and nationalities represented

At Engage Education we have teaching vacancies for all subjects, schools and styles of teaching, meaning that whatever your specific requirements, we’ll be able to find a teaching job in Brent to suit you.

We also offer dedicated local support for all our teaching placements, helping you to settle in to your new teaching role.

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