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Rented accommodation

Council Accommodation

  • 15 one-bedroom flats to rent are allocated to Islington teachers.
  • These are offered to Newly Qualified Teachers and teachers new to Islington on a permanent contract on a first come first served basis.
  • The flats are a mixture of street and estate developments and due to the very limited number there is no choice in allocation.
  • To receive the housing application form, please contact us by emailing recruitment.camb-ed@islington.gov.uk   Please note completed housing form should be returned to Education HR, 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR.

Housing Association Rented Accommodation

  • A number of Housing Associations operate in the Islington area and do offer a limited number of their properties to key workers including teachers.
  • These units usually consist of 1 single bedroom with own bathroom and shared facilities (kitchen /living room) with up to 6 others. This type of accommodation is usually referred to as "cluster flats".
  • These units cost from £80 - £100 a week inclusive of all bills (except telephone).
  • They are available at different times of the year as people vacate them.
  • For further information about these visit www.teachershousing.org.uk or www.londonstrategichousing.com

Old Etonian Housing Association

Teachers' Housing Association are the managing agents for the Old Etonian Housing Association (OEHA). OEHA have 52 homes for rent in LB Islington. Their mission is to provide housing solutions for teachers employed in Islington and therefore any vacant properties are allocated to teachers employed in the borough. Most of the flats are let on affordable rents. All housing offered to teachers is let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Any teachers who are in need of housing for rent can contact Teachers' Housing Association – 020 7440 9440 or www.teachershousing.org.uk.

In addition OEHA operate a Home Loan scheme for teachers working in Islington. The scheme provides interest free loans to teachers. Teachers interested in finding out more about the scheme should contact Teachers Building Society on 0800 378 669 or email lisa.hanger@teachersbs.co.uk

Affordable Housing

Information about delivering keyworker and other affordable housing options can be found in the following websites: