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Barking and Dagenham

68 schools · 44 primary · 8 secondary · 18 open teaching jobs

68
Schools
46,286
Pupils
2,725
Teachers (FTE)
18
Open jobs

Barking and Dagenham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 68 schools — 44 primary, 8 secondary, educating around 46,286 pupils. The median teacher salary across Barking and Dagenham's state-funded schools is £58,138 (2024-25). There are currently 18 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham.

Barking and Dagenham at a glance

Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
Nation
England
Total schools
68
Primary schools
44
Secondary schools
8
Pupils (state-funded)
46,286
Teachers (FTE)
2,725
Pupil–teacher ratio
17.8 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£58,138
Spend per pupil
£9,131
Open teaching jobs
18

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Barking and Dagenham

67 schools in Barking and Dagenham plotted by location.

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Teaching in Barking and Dagenham

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£58,138
median teacher pay
above England avg (£47,185)
17.8
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,725
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Barking and Dagenham

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£9,131
per pupil (all phases)
£8,185
per primary pupil
£9,742
per secondary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Barking and Dagenham

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Barking and Dagenham.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Barking and Dagenham’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Barking and Dagenham

View all 68 schools in Barking and Dagenham

Teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham

View 18 open teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Barking and Dagenham?

Barking and Dagenham has 68 schools, including 44 primary and 8 secondary schools, educating around 46,286 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).

What is the average teacher salary in Barking and Dagenham?

The median teacher salary across Barking and Dagenham's state-funded schools is £58,138 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.8, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Barking and Dagenham?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Barking and Dagenham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Barking and Dagenham?

Apply through Barking and Dagenham's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Barking and Dagenham by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Barking and Dagenham?

Yes — there are currently 18 open teaching vacancies in Barking and Dagenham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.