North Tyneside
82 schools · 54 primary · 10 secondary · 8 open teaching jobs
North Tyneside is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 82 schools — 54 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 30,165 pupils. The median teacher salary across North Tyneside's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 8 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in North Tyneside.
North Tyneside at a glance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 82
- Primary schools
- 54
- Secondary schools
- 10
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 30,165
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,811
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,211
- Open teaching jobs
- 8
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — North Tyneside
82 schools in North Tyneside plotted by location.
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Teaching in North Tyneside
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 North Tyneside
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 North Tyneside
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for North Tyneside.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to North Tyneside’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in North Tyneside
Bailey Green Primary School
Killingworth, North Tyneside· NE12 6QL
458 pupils
KS2: 74% met expected standard
Benton Dene Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside· NE12 8FD
474 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust
New York Primary School
North Shields, North Tyneside· NE29 8DP
397 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Whitley Bay High School
Whitley Bay, North Tyneside· NE25 9AS
1,762 pupils
Attainment 8: 54.2
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Backworth Park Primary School
North Tyneside, North Tyneside· NE27 0FZ
344 pupils
KS2: 73% met expected standard
Burnside College
Wallsend, North Tyneside· NE28 7LQ
959 pupils
Attainment 8: 44.2
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Teaching jobs in North Tyneside
View 8 open teaching jobs in North Tyneside →North Tyneside: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in North Tyneside?
North Tyneside has 82 schools, including 54 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 30,165 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 North Tyneside?
The median teacher salary across North Tyneside'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, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in North Tyneside?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, North Tyneside local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in North Tyneside through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in North Tyneside?
Apply through North Tyneside'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 North Tyneside by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in North Tyneside?
Yes — there are currently 8 open teaching vacancies in North Tyneside. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.