Gateshead is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 92 schools — 66 primary, 9 secondary, educating around 30,378 pupils. The median teacher salary across Gateshead's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 5 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Gateshead.
Gateshead at a glance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 92
- Primary schools
- 66
- Secondary schools
- 9
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 30,378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,604
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,408
- Open teaching jobs
- 5
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Gateshead
92 schools in Gateshead plotted by location.
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Teaching in Gateshead
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 Gateshead
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 Gateshead
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Gateshead.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Gateshead’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Gateshead
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead, Gateshead· NE9 6RZ
1,496 pupils
Attainment 8: 53.2
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Gateshead, Gateshead· NE8 4QL
221 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Greenside Primary School
Ryton, Gateshead· NE40 4AX
174 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Brandling Primary School
Gateshead, Gateshead· NE10 0JB
225 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Caedmon Community Primary School
Gateshead, Gateshead· NE8 4LH
239 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Chopwell Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead· NE17 7HS
222 pupils
KS2: 60% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Gateshead
View 5 open teaching jobs in Gateshead →Gateshead: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Gateshead?
Gateshead has 92 schools, including 66 primary and 9 secondary schools, educating around 30,378 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 Gateshead?
The median teacher salary across Gateshead'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 17.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Gateshead?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Gateshead local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Gateshead through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Gateshead?
Apply through Gateshead'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 Gateshead by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Gateshead?
Yes — there are currently 5 open teaching vacancies in Gateshead. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.