Teaching in London - Barnet

Barnet is one of the biggest and greenest boroughs and located in the North of London.  It is only 20 minutes away from central London by tube, is easy access to the rest of England via the M1 motorway and is a desirable place to live and work as a teacher.  To find teaching jobs in Barnet go to www.timeplan.com

There are a variety of schools in Barnet and teachers enjoy teaching in this borough.  Barnet is one of the highest achieving boroughs in London.  There are 90 Primary and Nursery schools, 20 Secondary schools, 4 Special schools, 2 Colleges and around 12 Independent Schools.  For good schools and a positive teaching experience, look to Barnet.

For things to do, Brent Cross Shopping Centre will keep you occupied.  It is home to over 120 shops, restaurants and cafes.  All the high street shops are found here and you can easily get there by tube or bus or take advantage of the free parking spaces.

Another must-see attraction in Barnet is the RAF Museum dedicated to aviation.    The buildings in the museum contain over a hundred aircraft, artefacts, aviation memorabilia, fine art and photographs covering the history of aviation from early balloon flights to the latest jet fighters.  The exhibitions are great for all ages with the chance to get up close to the exhibits and younger visitors are encouraged to take part in the interactive aspects of the collection.    

A fun day out can be had at Golders Hill Zoo  which is part of  Golders Hill park in the large open spaces of Hampstead Heath.  This small zoo houses rare and exotic animals from all corners of the globe including Alpacas (pictured), Maras and Red-legged Seriemas

For more outdoor fun head to Scratchwood Park and Moat Mount which is the largest area of Woodland in Barnet.  Scratchwood has areas of ancient woodland which is mostly oak and hornbeam. In the spring there are many woodland flowers like bluebells and wood anemones to see. Look out for Muntjac deer and woodland birds.  Both areas have nature trails.

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Teaching Jobs in Barnet

Teaching in Barnet

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