A HUB OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Berkshire’s 63 secondary schools achieve higher than the national average exam performance, with 20 schools achieving ‘outstanding’ ratings from Ofsted.
The area also boasts a higher proportion of secondary schools with Sixth Forms than average across the UK, making for a unique and attractive teaching landscape.
Berkshire’s Five Further Education and Specialist Education Colleges provide numerous qualifications relevant to the education sector, ensuring the pipeline of next generation teaching talent is strong.
Berkshire is also home to the University of Reading, the area’s anchor higher education establishment which boasts over 17,000 students. Other nearby Universities include the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes, Imperial College London and the University of Surrey.
SOUGHT-AFTER SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE
With a national shortage of secondary education teachers for STEAM-related subjects, there is a particular demand for those qualified to teach Maths, Physics, Science, Computer Science and Mandarin in Berkshire.
Are you qualified in any one of these areas?
Do you want to inspire young learners and share your passion?
If the answer is ‘yes’, perhaps a career in the education sector is for you.
KEY RECRUITERS
Explore the area's key recruiters within the education sector.
More information about Berkshire's 5 Further Education Colleges can be found here.
IN NUMBERS
CAREERS IN EDUCATION
Are you looking to launch your career within the education sector? You could become an Early Years Teacher, Teaching Assistant or Learning Mentor.
Explore the live opportunities below.
Local Education Jobs
Local Education Courses
Apprenticeships in Education
