4 essential classroom tips to help you survive your first year of teaching5 reasons why you should make the move to Birmingham

Thinking of moving to a new city? When you think of moving to a new city, you might imagine the bright lights of New York City, the mountainous ranges of Canada or even the beaches of Brazil.

And while the bustling, brilliant city of Birmingham may not immediately spring to mind, it’s quickly becoming a hot spot for international professionals, families and students to come and spread their wings.

So why should you make the move to the UK’s second city? Let us count the reasons…

For the real estate...

It’s no secret that the idea of buying a house is out of reach for many young people these days, but it doesn’t have to be.

While the average house price in Auckland was sitting at $840,000 (around £453,000) as of June 2015 and Sydney properties soaring to more than a million Australian dollars (£563,000), the average price for a semi-detached house in Birmingham is around £170,000.

Compare that to the £600,000 you’ll pay for a semi-detached home in London and Birmingham is starting to look pretty good.

And if you don’t want to buy, you’ll enjoy affordable rental prices.

For the canals...

While Birmingham doesn’t have a beach, what it does have is canals. Lots of them.

Depending who you speak to, the city has more canals than Venice, with 100 miles of canals through to Birmingham Canal Navigation system.

Whether you’re fond of a paddle or a punt in the canals themselves or prefer to walk, cycle or run alongside them, they’re an enormously attractive element that adds plenty of charm and character to the bustling city.

For the Jewellery Quarter...

There’s plenty to see and do in Birmingham, but if you want to be where all the action is, you’ve got to get to the Jewellery Quarter.

Home to around 6,000 of the city’s residents, the area has a rich history dating back more than 250 years and still boasts more than 500 jewellery businesses.

Moreover, it’s a burgeoning hub for quirky, independent bars and restaurants alongside long-standing watering holes.

There are also museums, art galleries and historic buildings to explore. And with a £1.6 million development plan in action to make the Jewellery Quarter even more of a focal point of the city, there’s no doubt that this area is one to watch.

For the quality of life...

If the cheap real estate doesn’t entice you, the overall low cost of living might.

Consumer prices including rent are around 38% lower than they are in London, which means you get a lot more bang for your buck.

On top of this, there are myriad leafy suburbs to explore, an abundance of parks to relax in and five Michelin star restaurants.

It’s one of Britain’s cities and is beloved for its arts and culture scene, and it’s also ranked among the top 50 international cities for its infrastructure.

Life is good in Birmingham.

For the career opportunities... Birmingham has experienced great economic growth in recent years, and the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership is continuing to push growth in the area through a dedicated Strategy for Growth.

And with a strong economy comes more jobs.

Teachers and other education professionals will find a large and diverse range of jobs across the city, and with just under 25% of the city’s total population aged under 16, demand for skilled and talented teaching staff here is strong.

Take a look at our current vacancies here and start

planning your great British adventure!

Contact Capita Education Recruitment on

0800 731 6871.

www.capitaeducation.co.uk

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So why not make the move?