Teaching Jobs in Hastings
About Hastings
A 2019 Metro article described Hastings as the ‘best commuter seaside town to move to’, it’s easy to see the appeal when you think about what the town has to offer. Set on the wonderful coastline of East Sussex the town is synonymous with the Battle of 1066, the last successful invasion of England, by William the Conqueror.
The battle site itself is 15 minutes away from the town in nearby Battle and Hastings offers so much history to explore. Did you know for example, that it was formerly part of a medieval alliance of coastal towns?!
As well as this the town also has a lot going in in the form of local festivities and even its own crazy golf world championships! Whether you’re into the arts, sports or whatever it might be, the town caters for all interests.
Travel links in the town are good too! Whilst the town does offer its local bus service it is also well connected with easy rail links to Brighton, London, Gatwick and Ashford. So if you want to explore another seaside town, take a trip to the capital or catch a plane or the Eurostar, it’s easy to do so.
How much is the cost of living in Hastings?
Hastings in numbers:
The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Hastings is £550 pcm compared to an average of £1,662 pcm in London and £1015 pcm in Brighton.
Teaching in Hastings / What schools are there in this area?
Out of the 25 registered schools:
- 4 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 18 good and 2 requires improvement
- 19 are academies, 3 are maintained schools, 1 is independent, 3 are a special educational needs school and there is 1 college
- 20 are primary schools, 6 are secondary schools and 1 for those aged 16-18
Why choose teaching jobs in Hastings?
- Excellent transport links to London, Brighton and Ashford
- A seaside town without the hefty price tag
- A plethora of different schools
- Lots of local festivities, activities and history to explore
