The findings have been revealed in research commissioned by the Mayor of London and carried out by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) as part of its on-going work on teacher recruitment and retention.
The NFER says that the teacher shortfall in London is likely to grow as projections show that 12,950 additional secondary schools places will be required in the capital each year over the next six years.
The research finds that London has more young teachers (aged 25-29) than other areas and while these teachers are attracted to the initial vibrancy of life in the capital they struggle to cope with the high cost of rent.
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