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About Kent

Kent is a desirable place to live, due to its ease of access for commuters. The area benefits from excellent transport connections to London via HS1 rail links, alongside a thriving cultural scene.

Not only do residents have the beautiful countryside of the North Downs on their doorsteps, but many of the main cities across Kent also have easy access to the coast. Canterbury is a 10-minute drive away, offering a wealth of educational opportunities both at school and university.

Kent

Kent in numbers:

  1. The average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Maidstone is £1200 pcm, compared to £2,052 pcm in London
  2. The cost of living for a single person in Maidstone is £888 pcm, compared to £1,032 pcm in London
  3. The journey from Maidstone East to London Victoria by train takes, on average, 1 hour and 5 minutes

Teaching in Kent

Of the 644 registered schools in the area:

  1. 78 schools were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 418 were rated good, 45 require improvement and 12 were rated as inadequate
  2. 278 are academies, 265 are maintained schools, 45 are independent, 54 are special educational needs schools and 2 are colleges
  3. 527 schools in Kent are primary schools, 173 are secondary schools and 146 are schools for those aged 16-18

The Sevenoaks School in Kent was named Independent Secondary School of the Year in 2018 by the Sunday Times. It has won this award twice within ten years.

Tonbridge Grammar School, the Judd School, Dartford Grammar School and the Rochester Grammar School are all in the top 10 state secondary schools in the southeast.

Why teach in Kent?

  1. Kent is home to some of the best schools in the southeast
  2. A growing cultural life – Kent’s commuter towns are increasingly cosmopolitan
  3. High-speed rail services to London and excellent transport links
  4. A diverse range of period properties, many of which are extremely affordable by London standards
  5. With a variety of beautiful natural scenery, from hills to beaches – Kent is known as the Garden of England
  6. Cultural Heritage and History: Kent has a rich historical and cultural heritage, with numerous historical sites, landmarks, and charming towns to explore.

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

We also go the extra mile to help you find your ideal teaching role, providing dedicated local support for all teaching placements.

Latest Kent School Jobs

Secondary Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Secondary Teacher Required for School in Medway At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a unique Secondary Teacher to work full time at a successful, forward-thinking Secondary …

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Science Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Science Teacher Needed For a Good rated school in Kent Engage Education is currently working with a school in Kent with the OFSTED rating of Good who are actively seeking a Science Teacher to join …

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Primary Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary Teacher Required for School in Medway At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a unique Primary Teacher to work full time at a successful, forward-thinking Primary School.   You …

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Science Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Science Teacher Needed For a Good rated school in Kent Engage Education is currently working with a school in Kent with the OFSTED rating of Good who are actively seeking a Science Teacher to join …

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Primary Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary Teacher Required for School in Medway At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a unique Primary Teacher to work full time at a successful, forward-thinking Primary School.   You …

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Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Teaching Assistant needed in Rainham At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting teaching assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal school for you. We’re …

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Maths Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
MathsTeacher Needed For a Good rated school in Kent Engage Education is currently working with a school in Kent with the OFSTED rating of Good who are actively seeking a Maths Teacher to join their …

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Science Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Science Teacher Needed For a Good rated school in Kent Engage Education is currently working with a school in Kent with the OFSTED rating of Good who are actively seeking a Science Teacher to join …

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Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Teaching Assistant needed in Rainham At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting teaching assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal school for you. We’re …

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Primary Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary Teacher in Dartford At Engage Education, we’ve spent over a decade making sure our supply teachers are happy and supported, and offered satisfying and reliable work. We are looking for some …

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Supply Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Supply Teachers – Dartford At Engage Education, we’ve spent over a decade making sure our supply teachers are happy and supported, and offered satisfying and reliable work. We are looking for …

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Cover Supervisor

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Secondary Cover Supervisor – Dartford At Engage, we’re working with a number of schools in South East London to recruit a full-time and part-time cover supervisor that can join the team in …

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Primary Supply Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary School Supply Teachers -Dartford At Engage, we’ve specialised in finding and supporting supply teachers for Primary schools across the UK for over 10 years. As such, we’ve now built …

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Science Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Science Teacher Needed For a Good rated school in Kent Engage Education is currently working with a school in Kent with the OFSTED rating of Good who are actively seeking a Science Teacher to join …

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Primary Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Year 1 Primary Teacher Required for School in Dartford. About the role: You will become part of an enthusiastic team, working in a nurturing and academically-successful environment with outstanding …

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Science Teacher – Dover

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Science Teacher – Dover At Engage, our expert recruiters are looking for a Science teacher to start in January 2024 on a full-time permanent basis. If you’re a Science teacher with QTS and …

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Supply Teacher – Dover

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Supply Teachers – Dover At Engage Education, we’ve spent over a decade making sure our supply teachers are happy and supported, and offered satisfying and reliable work. We are looking for …

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Primary Supply Teacher – Dover

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Primary School Supply Teachers – Dover At Engage, we’ve specialised in finding and supporting supply teachers for Primary schools across the UK for over 10 years. As such, we’ve now built …

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