Derbyshire
452 schools · 353 primary · 45 secondary · 106 open teaching jobs
Derbyshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 452 schools — 353 primary, 45 secondary, educating around 108,252 pupils. The median teacher salary across Derbyshire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 106 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire at a glance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 452
- Primary schools
- 353
- Secondary schools
- 45
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 108,252
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5,824
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.6 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,627
- Open teaching jobs
- 106
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Derbyshire
450 schools in Derbyshire plotted by location.
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Teaching in Derbyshire
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Derbyshire
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Derbyshire
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Derbyshire.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Derbyshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Derbyshire
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Heanor, Derbyshire· DE75 7RA
1,423 pupils
Attainment 8: 49.6
Trust: THE SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST
John King Infant Academy
Pinxton, Derbyshire· NG16 6NB
105 pupils
Trust: FLYING HIGH TRUST
Lea Primary School
Matlock, Derbyshire· DE4 5JP
136 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Longwood Infant Academy
Bolsover, Derbyshire· NG16 6PA
56 pupils
Trust: FLYING HIGH TRUST
Redhill Primary School
Derby, Derbyshire· DE72 3SF
217 pupils
KS2: 100% met expected standard
Trust: REDHILL ACADEMY
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Chesterfield, Derbyshire· S41 8AG
1,358 pupils
Attainment 8: 59.4
Trust: ST MARY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Derbyshire
View 106 open teaching jobs in Derbyshire →Derbyshire: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Derbyshire?
Derbyshire has 452 schools, including 353 primary and 45 secondary schools, educating around 108,252 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 Derbyshire?
The median teacher salary across Derbyshire'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 18.6, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Derbyshire?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Derbyshire local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Derbyshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Derbyshire?
Apply through Derbyshire'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 Derbyshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Derbyshire?
Yes — there are currently 106 open teaching vacancies in Derbyshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.