Benefits of Teaching in Bexley
Welcome to Bexley, you've come
to the right place for an inside view and it really is worth taking
a good look at. We’ve so many exciting things
going on in our Primary, Secondary and Special Needs schools in the borough – there’s
bound to be one that catches your eye. Use the links below to jump
to information about:
More to offer
With the bright lights of central London
and the 'Garden of England' both only a
stone's throw away, Bexley's able to offer
all the benefits of capital, countryside,
coast and continent on its doorstep.
Our borough's well-served by London's buses and mainline trains, connecting us to central London
in just 35-55 minutes, not to mention further afield. The M25 motorway running round the east of
borough means that it's easy to get onto the UK Motorway network, not forgetting the Channel Tunnel
and channel ports that are less than an hour's drive down the A20/M20 link.
But besides being an excellent base for great days out, Bexley offers its
own special mix of culture, shopping, nightlife and places of historical interests,
as well as having mile upon mile of woodlands, rivers and open spaces to enjoy.
One of the most exciting things to happen to our borough is the 2012 Olympics.
Our location at the heart of the Thames Gateway means that there's loads of
new investment pouring into housing, jobs, community infrastructure and the
environment in our area. It's good news for our residents and anyone who
decides to build their career in Bexley.
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Voluntary Benefits Package
Bexley has teamed up with  www.kaarp.co.uk to
offer all school staff and governors a voluntary benefits package, which offers
a range of specially selected goods and services at a discount:
- Activities - discounted theme park entry and days out vouchers
- Finance
- special deals on mortgages, insurance and personal finance
- Health
- money off many sports and fitness centres and golf courses
- Motoring
- discount car club, reduced breakdown cover, car servicing/MOTs and money
off driving lessons
- Shopping - Top 40 music CDs from only £8.49
(including p&p),
special mobile phone offers and an electrical discount club
- Travel - A fantastic
travel club, plus discounts on holiday insurance, hotels and airport parking
In addition, Bexley has identified a range of local businesses that are also
happy to offer discounts, including beauty salons, dry cleaners and restaurants.
This initiative is a small gesture to say thank you to school staff for their
ongoing commitment and dedication to Bexley LA and to give a little something
back.
If you do not have the username and password for the Kaarp Website or an
ID card for local discounts please contact your school office.
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Where will I live?
There are plenty of housing options in Bexley and loads of ways we can help
you find the home that's right for you. Whether it's New Build Homebuy, Re-Sales,
MyChoiceHomebuy, Intermediate Rent or the First-time Buyers Initiative/London
Wide Initiative - you name it, we can help you find affordable housing in Bexley.
And we'll even make it easy for you with one application form to fill in giving
you access to all the different Housing Associations. There's loads more information
about this available at www.housingoptions.co.uk or
call 0845 230 8099.
 Affordable Housing for Teachers in Bexley.
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About the Schools
Bexley's really strong on the education front. We are passionate about providing environments where our pupils can be inspired to learn, whatever their age.
A recent assessment indicates we're already doing a good job with results showing good quality planning, good support for literacy and good special education provision. In the last few years we've shown improvement in all the key indicators. Bexley as a whole is rightly proud to be in a prestige group of local authorities which have seen significant and sustained improvement for four years running.
In depth
There are 82 publicly maintained
schools in Bexley.
60 are primary schools and nurseries catering for
children aged 4 to 11, including five pairs of infant
(4 to 7) and junior (7 to 11) schools. 43 of the
primary schools have a nursery class attached.
42 primary schools are community schools and
two are voluntary controlled. 13 primary schools
are voluntary aided and have a religious
character. One infant and one junior school are
foundation schools. One primary school is part
of the city academy, which offers education from
ages 4 to 19.
There are 17 Secondary Schools in Bexley.
Bexley Council operates selective education
at secondary school level, with four grammar
schools (two mixed, one boys and one girls) and
places in a selective stream at a (mixed) bilateral
school. Three voluntary aided comprehensive
schools admit pupils across the ability range.
There are six community all-ability schools, one
foundation all-ability school and a city academy.
Most schools in Bexley have a 6th form and there
is one school, St Luke's Catholic Sixth Form
College, which is for 6th form pupils only.
Bexley is committed to meeting children's Special Educational
Needs and maintains a range of Community Special Schools as well as places in
specialist provision linked to mainstream schools.
There's so much variety in Bexley that both teaching entry points and career
development opportunities are always available.
For full details of all our schools and education in Bexley please visit www.bexley.gov.uk/education.
You can find even more information about our schools at www.schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk where
you can view and download the School Profile for each school which provides information
about progress, priorities and performance. "Schoolsfinder" also
includes a school overview, a link to the latest Ofsted report, a location map
and a school performance summary.
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Childcare
Bexley Council has a comprehensive information service providing advice and support for families across the borough on all services for children and young people 0 -19 years.
You’ll be able to access impartial information on all aspects of childcare, including childminders, nurseries, out of school clubs and early years education. This includes information on opening hours, location, charges and who has vacancies.
They also offer advice on covering childcare costs. You can contact the Family Information Service (FIS)
on 020 8856 5398, by emailing fis@bexley.gov.uk or
text message: 07624 818336. For more info on childcare see www.bexley.gov.uk/service/children/fis/index.html and www.bexley.gov.uk/childrensdirectory.
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Professional Development
We believe that on-going professional development for those working in schools is central to further
improving the quality of education we provide to our pupils. Schools will encourage you to attend
local and national courses to increase your own skills and, of course, their worth to pupils.
Bexley signposts opportunities for gaining further professional qualifications, whether as a support
worker, teacher, school leader or head teacher.
Top 10 things to do
With parks, open spaces, sports, shopping, art,
history and culture on your doorstep – there’s no
excuse to be bored in Bexley. Across the borough
you’ll find a rich mix of activities on offer for the
whole family. Here are just a few of our favourites:
- Get out and about exploring some of the
borough’s 100 parks and open spaces,
many with Green Flag Awards, www.bexley.gov.uk/parks
- Fit bunnies will just love Bexley’s
state-of-the-art new leisure centres.
Get exercising www.bexley.gov.uk/sports
- Bexley is totally behind the 2012 Olympic games
with Bexley residents, businesses and schools
100% involved in the cultural festival and the
legacy it will leave in our borough. Race off to
www.bexley.gov.uk/service/sports/olympics
- Discover gold sovereigns and silver chalices
at Lesnes Abbey, founded in 1178 by
Richard de Lucy, Chief Justiciar to Henry II.
www.bexley.gov.uk/service/parks/lesnesabbey
- Discover Bexley’s rich culture including
the 500 year old Hall Place, Gardens and
the Red House. Budding historians visit
www.bexley.gov.uk/culture
- Of course don’t miss Danson House. It’s one
of the most important 18th Century Palladian
villas in the South East. www.dansonhouse.com
- Alternatively, shopping till you drop at the mecca that is The Mall, Bexleyheath,
which recently received a £7 million extreme makeover.
Go online at www.themall.co.uk
- Go to the theatre daaaarling. Take in a play at
one of three theatres in Bexley. See what’s on
www.bexley.gov.uk/visiting/things_to_do
- Find out more about our illustrious industrial
heritage including Crossness Pumping Station.
Visit www.crossness.org.uk
- After all that, you deserve a rest!
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