We're one of Britain's fastest improving local authority! Ofsted have said that Newham is a good authority.

Academic standards are rising fast, school attendance is up and exclusions are down.

Our new ideas such as Teaching Assistants, baseline assessment and inclusive education are now central to the national drive for improved achievement.

For new teachers career prospects are excellent with high starting salaries and good opportunities for promotion. Ofsted said: "The scheme to support Newly Qualified Teachers is good", and praised the support for professional development of all teachers.