Kent is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 715 schools — 459 primary, 100 secondary, educating around 267,890 pupils. The median teacher salary across Kent's state-funded schools is £45,706 (2024-25). There are currently 134 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Kent.
Kent at a glance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 715
- Primary schools
- 459
- Secondary schools
- 100
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 267,890
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14,252
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £45,706
- Spend per pupil
- £8,487
- Open teaching jobs
- 134
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Kent
700 schools in Kent plotted by location.
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Teaching in Kent
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 Kent
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 Kent
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Kent.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Kent’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Kent
Allington Primary School
Maidstone, Kent· ME16 0PG
468 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Trust: ORCHARD ACADEMY TRUST
Bennett Memorial Diocesan School
Tunbridge Wells, Kent· TN4 9SH
1,892 pupils
Attainment 8: 54.0
Trust: THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
Bower Grove School
Maidstone, Kent· ME16 8NL
239 pupils
Attainment 8: 8.9
Challock Primary School
Ashford, Kent· TN25 4BU
209 pupils
KS2: 67% met expected standard
Trust: CARE Foundation Trust
Cobham Primary School
Gravesend, Kent· DA12 3BN
216 pupils
KS2: 83% met expected standard
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford, Kent· DA1 2HW
1,543 pupils
Attainment 8: 79.9
Trust: DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Teaching jobs in Kent
View 134 open teaching jobs in Kent →Kent: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Kent?
Kent has 715 schools, including 459 primary and 100 secondary schools, educating around 267,890 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 Kent?
The median teacher salary across Kent's state-funded schools is £45,706 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Kent?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Kent local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Kent through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Kent?
Apply through Kent'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 Kent by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Kent?
Yes — there are currently 134 open teaching vacancies in Kent. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.