Education and learning

Teaching in Croydon

Schools

Croydon has 95 Primary schools (18 of which are denominational) being a mixture of separate infant, junior and combined schools they range in size and phase and include the only Greek Orthodox School in the country and two single sex junior schools. We have dedicated nursery schools as well as nursery classes attached to primary schools.
 
Our 21 Secondary schools (including 5 denominational) are equally varied, offering a wide choice of specialisms, with opportunities to teach 6th form in over a quarter of them. There are 2 City Technology Colleges and 2 Sixth Form Colleges.

We have six Special schools who work closely with their mainstream counterparts to promote inclusive education. There are also 6 Pupil Referral Units.

Read out teacher case studies to get a flavour of what working in some of these schools is like.

Continuing Professional Development

Well organised in-service training contributes greatly to the professional development of Croydon's teachers and is crucial in maintaining high standards in our schools. Our professional development service is one of the most vibrant and active hubs for CPD teachers in South London.

An innovative and forward-looking Authority, Croydon has embraced many recent government initiatives. We are currently the only LA offering a 7 day Special School placement opportunity to mainstream teachers as part of our commitment to supporting good practice in inclusion.

For more information on courses offered please visit the QDI website

Teacher Benefits

As a Croydon employee you will be entitled to many discounts in local shops and schools using Croydon's payroll service can take advantage of an annual Season Ticket Loan for bus or rail travel. See newsletter below for further details.

Keyworker Housing

There is a range of housing available in Croydon with house prices and rents fall into the cheapest 25% in London. If you are a teacher in a School, Further Education College or Sixth Form you could get help to buy your first home, or to move into a larger home to meet your family needs, via the following government initiatives:

• Open Market Homebuy - Loans of up to £50,000 available to teachers to purchase their own home on the open market.
• New Build Homebuy - available on new homes built by Housing Associations. You buy a percentage of the property then pay a lowered rent on the part you do not own. You can later increase your percent of the property, then paying lower rent or purchase the entire property.
• Key Worker Intermediate Renting - available through housing associations. Intermediate renting is where the rent is set at a level between that charged by social and private landlords.

For further information on the schemes currently available please visit the housing options website or call Tower Homes.

Contact Details

Contact name

Tower Homes (Homebuy Agents)

Telephone

020 8294 5000

Website

www.housingoptions.co.uk

Contact name

Teacher Recruitment

Telephone

020 8760 5455

Email

teacher.recruitment@croydon.gov.uk