Wakefield Teaching Jobs
About Wakefield
Wakefield is not only a lovely place to live in its own right, it’s also a commuter’s dream. A suburb of Leeds – which takes just 10 minutes to reach by train – Wakefield is also within commuting distance of Sheffield and Manchester.
Despite the proximity of Wakefield to large urban cities, the area is within easy reach of plenty of green space including nearby Thornes Park and Anglers Country Park. The latter boasts a variety of rare wildlife including ospreys.
Wakefield’s history as a coal mining town means that attractive period properties – usually Victorian in style – are common, alongside new builds. The town centre is culturally eclectic with markets, historic country pubs and independent stores alongside large shopping centres.
Wakefield in numbers:
- The average rental fee for a one-bedroom apartment in Wakefield is £580 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in London
- The cost of living for a single person in Wakefield is £588 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in London
- The journey from Wakefield Westgate to:
- Leeds station by train takes 13 minutes
- Sheffield station by train takes 32 minutes
- Manchester Victoria station by train takes 1 hour and 7 minutes
Teaching in Wakefield
Of the 55 registered schools in Wakefield:
- 7 were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 27 good and 8 require improvement
- 25 schools in Wakefield are academies, 20 are maintained schools, 5 are independent, 4 are special educational needs schools and 1 is a college
- 44 schools in Wakefield are primary schools, 14 are secondary schools and 8 are schools for those aged 16-18
- 38 schools have no religious character and 17 are Christian faith schools (11 Church of England, 4 Roman Catholic, 1 Methodist and 1 United Reformed Church)
Wakefield also boasts Wakefield Girls’ High School and the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, featured in the Sunday Times’ top 10 independent schools in West Yorkshire.
Why choose teaching jobs in Wakefield?
- Excellent transport links, particularly to Leeds
- Easy access to a diverse range of excellent schools
- Both house prices and cost of living are very affordable in comparison to other commuter towns in the area
- Plenty of green space, including formal parks, countryside walks and nature reserves
At Engage Education we provide local support for all our teaching placements. We have a variety of teaching vacancies in Wakefield, covering all styles of learning, subjects and schools, so we’ll be able to find a position ideally suited to you.
