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Brighton and Hove

83 schools · 47 primary · 10 secondary · 11 open teaching jobs

83
Schools
33,852
Pupils
1,630
Teachers (FTE)
11
Open jobs

Brighton and Hove is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 83 schools — 47 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 33,852 pupils. The median teacher salary across Brighton and Hove's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 11 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove.

Brighton and Hove at a glance

Local authority
Brighton and Hove
Nation
England
Total schools
83
Primary schools
47
Secondary schools
10
Pupils (state-funded)
33,852
Teachers (FTE)
1,630
Pupil–teacher ratio
19 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,525
Spend per pupil
£7,850
Open teaching jobs
11

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

Schools map — Brighton and Hove

83 schools in Brighton and Hove plotted by location.

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Teaching in Brighton and Hove

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

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
1,630
teachers (FTE)

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

School spending in Brighton and Hove

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

£7,850
per pupil (all phases)
£6,667
per primary pupil
£8,215
per secondary pupil

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

Key services in Brighton and Hove

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Brighton and Hove.

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

Schools in Brighton and Hove

View all 83 schools in Brighton and Hove

Teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove

View 11 open teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove

Brighton and Hove: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Brighton and Hove?

Brighton and Hove has 83 schools, including 47 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 33,852 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 Brighton and Hove?

The median teacher salary across Brighton and Hove's state-funded schools is £46,525 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Brighton and Hove?

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

How do I apply for a school place in Brighton and Hove?

Apply through Brighton and Hove'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 Brighton and Hove by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Brighton and Hove?

Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Brighton and Hove. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.