Essex is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 612 schools — 444 primary, 78 secondary, educating around 231,683 pupils. The median teacher salary across Essex's state-funded schools is £47,338 (2024-25). There are currently 125 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Essex.
Essex at a glance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 612
- Primary schools
- 444
- Secondary schools
- 78
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 231,683
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11,846
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.7 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £47,338
- Spend per pupil
- £7,102
- Open teaching jobs
- 125
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Essex
610 schools in Essex plotted by location.
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Teaching in Essex
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 Essex
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 Essex
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Essex.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Essex’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Essex
Buttsbury Primary School
Billericay, Essex· CM12 0QR
856 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: BUTTSBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex· CM2 6PT
210 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Chatten Free School
Rivenhall, Essex· CM8 3HH
75 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford, Essex· CM1 1RW
1,236 pupils
Attainment 8: 80.7
Trust: CHELMSFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
Colchester County High School for Girls
Colchester, Essex· CO3 3US
1,210 pupils
Attainment 8: 80.6
Trust: ALPHA TRUST
Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery
Harlow, Essex· CM19 4BU
456 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Essex
View 125 open teaching jobs in Essex →Essex: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Essex?
Essex has 612 schools, including 444 primary and 78 secondary schools, educating around 231,683 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 Essex?
The median teacher salary across Essex's state-funded schools is £47,338 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.7, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Essex?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Essex local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Essex through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Essex?
Apply through Essex'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 Essex by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Essex?
Yes — there are currently 125 open teaching vacancies in Essex. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.