Benefits for teachers

The benefit package offered to teachers will vary from school to school and may include:

  • interest-free season ticket loan for bus and tube travel
  • travel card allowance to the value of zones 1 and 2 yearly underground season ticket from the start of your employment
  • interest-free loan of £1,000 in the first year of teaching
  • free access to the Royal Borough's swimming pools and preferential rates for many other sports facilities
  • bicycle grant

There are real advantages to working for a small borough with a compact, well-organised education department. These include:

  • short, simple lines of communication
  • close links between policy makers and the people who deliver the service
  • sensitivity to individual needs
  • a small, responsive administration service
  • rapid and comprehensive support for teachers
  • strong professional networks across schools

Housing Options for Keyworkers

Boy in class

Local

The cost of buying or renting a home in the Royal Borough is among the highest in Europe. Therefore, demand for affordable accommodation is very high indeed. The best advice is to complete the Royal Borough's 'Affordable Ownership Register', which can be found on the Finding a Home section of our website

The Government have a habit of changing schemes and qualifying rules so it is a very good idea to register on this list to guarantee that you hear the most up to date information. If you have specific questions or want general advice on housing options please contact: Stanley Logan, Housing Initiatives Tel: 020 7363 3181 email: stanley.logan@rbkc.gov.uk

Regional

Demand for housing in London and the Southeast is extremely high, as are property costs.  A designated zone agent manages support, which in the Royal Borough’s case is Metropolitan Homes.

for more information visit Metropolitan Homes' Affordable Housing Website.

Teachers need to register for information on new schemes, intermediate renting and the first time buyers’ initiative. Some of the schemes are only open to certain levels of teaching staff so please check eligibility for the higher value loan before applying.