Middlesbrough
63 schools · 41 primary · 8 secondary · 11 open teaching jobs
Middlesbrough is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 63 schools — 41 primary, 8 secondary, educating around 25,886 pupils. The median teacher salary across Middlesbrough's state-funded schools is £46,546.2 (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 Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough at a glance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 63
- Primary schools
- 41
- Secondary schools
- 8
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 25,886
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,495
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,546.2
- Spend per pupil
- £12,633
- 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 — Middlesbrough
63 schools in Middlesbrough plotted by location.
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Teaching in Middlesbrough
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 Middlesbrough
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 Middlesbrough
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Middlesbrough.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Middlesbrough’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Middlesbrough
Linthorpe Community Primary School
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough· TS5 6EA
731 pupils
KS2: 88% met expected standard
Trust: THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST
Abingdon Primary School
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough· TS1 3JR
597 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Trust: THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST
Ayresome Primary School
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough· TS1 4NT
711 pupils
KS2: 46% met expected standard
Trust: AD ASTRA ACADEMY TRUST
Berwick Hills Primary School
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough· TS3 7QH
346 pupils
KS2: 40% met expected standard
Chandlers Ridge Academy
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough· TS7 0JL
360 pupils
KS2: 82% met expected standard
Trust: SPARK EDUCATION TRUST
Discovery Special Academy
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough· TS5 7YN
171 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Teaching jobs in Middlesbrough
View 11 open teaching jobs in Middlesbrough →Middlesbrough: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough has 63 schools, including 41 primary and 8 secondary schools, educating around 25,886 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 Middlesbrough?
The median teacher salary across Middlesbrough's state-funded schools is £46,546.2 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 17, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Middlesbrough?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Middlesbrough local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Middlesbrough through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Middlesbrough?
Apply through Middlesbrough'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 Middlesbrough by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Middlesbrough?
Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Middlesbrough. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.