Success in the making

To teach in Hackney, you’ll need a few basic ingredients.

Passion and commitment – our teachers love what they do. Do you?
Knowledge and wisdom– our pupils are ambitious, you’ll need to know your stuff to stay at least one step ahead
Energy and enthusiasm – our schools bring the best out of you, if you’re ready to put the best in to them

In a recent poll, the top two reasons given by Hackney teachers for why they loved teaching where they do were:

1. The combination of Hackney children, teaching colleagues and school leadership teams
2. The challenge, excitement and high reward provided by teaching in Hackney

Obviously, you’ll also need the right skills, qualifications and experience. Exactly what you’ll need will depend on the role you’re applying for.

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs)
Experienced teachers
Leadership