Croydon Teaching Jobs
Why choose to teach in Croydon?
The largest London Borough, Croydon has cast off its outdated stereotypes and is rapidly becoming a desirable place to live and work.
Contemporary Croydon is known for its cultural centre including the Boxpark, a structure built out of old shipping containers. The Boxpark hosts local art space as well as a plethora of independent bars, cafes and trendy eateries, and is modelled on its sister Boxpark, located in the heart of Shoreditch.
Although not on the Tube network, Croydon offers a swift and easy commute into central London via the Thameslink line to London Bridge.
Can I afford to live and teach in Croydon?
Take a look at Croydon in numbers. It is so much more affordable than London, yet right on the doorstep:
- The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Croydon is £1,023 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in central London
- The cost of living for a single person in Croydon is £587 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in London
- Lower prices, yet minutes away from the capital. The journey from East Croydon to London Bridge Station by train takes just 14 minutes
How many schools are there in Croydon and what are they like?
Of the 32 registered schools in the Croydon area:
- 7 were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 11 good and 1 requires improvement
- 12 are academies, 9 are maintained schools, 7 are independent, 3 are special educational needs schools and 1 are colleges
- 22 are primary schools, 13 are secondary schools and 9 are schools for those aged 16-18
- 24 schools have no religious character and 7 are Christian faith schools, (4 are Church of England, 3 Roman Catholic) and 1 Hindu
Why should I choose to teach in Croydon?
- A swift and easy commute into London
- Property is very affordable in the area, despite its proximity to the capital
- Cultural and property developments abound
We can help you to find the perfect teaching position
At Engage Education we help teachers all over the globe find their ideal positions. We cater to the preferences of all teaching professionals, whatever age, subject, style and environment most suits them.
Want to ensure that you transition smoothly into your new teaching role? We provide professional, local mentoring to all our teaching staff, no matter how specialised their subject or teaching style.
