Benefits for teachers
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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
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. There are a range of schemes to help you to buy or rent a home you can afford. Visit the affordable housing page for more information, and to register with First Steps to see the properties available in London.
Last updated: 29 November 2019