London has over 22 boroughs, so sometimes choosing the one for you can be a little bit tricky, especially when you are looking for the perfect balance between work and home life.
Now Wandsworth, might be able to offer you just that! With one of the lowest council tax bands in the UK, parks and common that run for miles and excellently placed to access central London, Wandsworth might just be the place for you!
With over 120 Primary, Secondary and SEN schools you will not be lost for work, Wandsworth also offers easy access to Merton, Lambeth and Richmond, so if you don’t want to work in Wandsworth, it doesn’t mean you can’t live there.
Things to do:
Parks galore: You can have your pick of Wandsworth Common, Tooting Common, Battersea Park and many more
Independent coffee shops and pop ups: From Balham to Wandsworth Town you can have your fill of independent boutiques, coffee shops, cheese and beer shops and high quality pop up food and drink.
Excellent transport links: Wandsworth, like most of London, is very well linked with tubes, Overground, trains and buses all within walking distance of one another.
Schools: With over 120 Primary, Secondary and SEN schools ranging from needing improvement to Outstanding, whatever you are looking for you will be able to find it in Wandsworth.
Best Pub: The Bedford, get food, get drink and watch some comedy!
Best restaurant: Try out Firefly, excellent Thai food in a pub/ restraint/ bar feel
Best kept secret: Northcote lane – excellent shops and a beautiful street
Best shopping centre: there are lots of places to shop in Wandsworth, but you might want to try Southside shopping centre!
If you would like to teach in Wandsworth please email info@careerteachers.co.uk or call 020 7105 3499.