Teaching jobs Slough
What’s it like to live in Slough?
Although not considered a desirable place to live in the UK for decades, this urbanised Berkshire town is now flourishing and Slough’s low living costs, commutability and high worker satisfaction led to it being named the best place to work and live in 2017.
This multicultural town – in which 150 languages are spoken – has over the past ten years evolved past austerity and into one of the most successful economies in the UK, with unemployment lower than almost anywhere else in the country.
How much is it to live in the area?
- The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Slough is £886 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in central London.
- The cost of living for a single person in Slough is £578 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in central London.
How far away from London are you?
The journey from Slough to London Paddington Station takes just 17 minutes.
What are the schools like in the area?
Of the 79 registered schools in the area:
- 17 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 33 were rated good, 8 require improvement and 1 was rated as inadequate
- 40 are academies, 20 are maintained schools, 14 are independent, 4 are special educational needs schools and 1 is a college
- 52 schools in Slough are primary schools, 35 are secondary schools and 29 are schools for those aged 16-18
- 50 schools have no religious character and 925 are Christian faith schools, (12 Church of England, 10 Roman Catholic and 1 Other), 3 Muslim and 2 Sikh
Why choose a teaching job in Slough?
- Economically very stable, with low unemployment levels
- Ethnically diverse
- Close to schools of myriad faiths and teaching styles
- Exceptionally close to London for an easy and swift commute
We will help you through the application process
At Engage Education we’re proud to say that we have years of experience in education recruitment. We specialise in matching teachers, teaching assistants and other education professionals to the right jobs for them, no matter how diverse their skill sets.
And because we’re just as invested as our teachers in their careers, once they’ve found the perfect role we provide them with support to enable smooth and easy integration.
