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North Yorkshire

380 schools · 290 primary · 41 secondary · 80 open teaching jobs

380
Schools
85,846
Pupils
4,405
Teachers (FTE)
80
Open jobs

North Yorkshire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 380 schools — 290 primary, 41 secondary, educating around 85,846 pupils. The median teacher salary across North Yorkshire's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 80 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire at a glance

Local authority
North Yorkshire
Nation
England
Total schools
380
Primary schools
290
Secondary schools
41
Pupils (state-funded)
85,846
Teachers (FTE)
4,405
Pupil–teacher ratio
18.5 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,525
Spend per pupil
£7,686
Open teaching jobs
80

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — North Yorkshire

380 schools in North Yorkshire plotted by location.

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Teaching in North Yorkshire

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
18.5
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
4,405
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in North Yorkshire

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£7,686
per pupil (all phases)
£7,246
per primary pupil
£7,050
per secondary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in North Yorkshire

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for North Yorkshire.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to North Yorkshire’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in North Yorkshire

View all 380 schools in North Yorkshire

Teaching jobs in North Yorkshire

View 80 open teaching jobs in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire has 380 schools, including 290 primary and 41 secondary schools, educating around 85,846 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 Yorkshire?

The median teacher salary across North Yorkshire'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 18.5, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in North Yorkshire?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, North Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in North Yorkshire?

Apply through North Yorkshire'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 Yorkshire by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in North Yorkshire?

Yes — there are currently 80 open teaching vacancies in North Yorkshire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.