Hi, I'm just finishing off my PGCE and we've had a lecture about teaching in Newham. Evidently it is very 'inclusive.' However, I really think geographically I'm more inclined to be jobhunting in Islington, AND I understand January (now) is the time to apply to the borough teaching pool.
I like the atmosphere in Islington as a resident, but I haven't actually had teaching experience there. (My last placement was in Hackney.) I imagine there are a wide range of schools and I'm interested to know what the schools are like, and what the borough is looking for.
If anyone is working in Islington, or has experience of Islington schools, I would be really interested to get a 'feel' for the area.