Welcome to Essex
Essex welcomes well qualified, enthusiastic and committed teachers working in all phases of education to join our dedicated teaching force of 10,000 teachers. Essex is a diverse county providing a wide range of educational opportunities to young people and adults in over 570 establishments in a variety of geographical settings.
To find out more about the opportunities and also more about our aims and visions click here
Information about new initiatives and forthcoming courses and events can be viewed on the What’s New page.
There are many different careers in schools, in addition to teaching. Everyone who works in a school has a part to play in raising standards and giving children a better start in life. You can find out more about the different roles available in schools on the following pages.
Teaching gives you the opportunity to fire up the interests, imaginations and hopes of a new generation.
You will be well paid, have great career prospects and you may receive financial help to train. There are several routes into teaching depending on your qualifications and experience. Find out more about how to train as a teacher here.
There will always be a need for excellent leadership of, as well as leadership within schools in Essex and the authority is committed to developing the skills, qualities and attributes which make good leaders. To find out more about current opportunities please click here.
There can be few more exciting places to begin your teaching career than Essex. Our education services are at the forefront of many new initiatives including those focusing on Literacy and Numeracy, and the remodelling of the workforce. Find out more about what is on offer and how to apply for your first teaching post in Essex.