Redcar and Cleveland
65 schools · 44 primary · 10 secondary · 12 open teaching jobs
Redcar and Cleveland is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 65 schools — 44 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 20,988 pupils. The median teacher salary across Redcar and Cleveland's state-funded schools is £46,590.3 (2024-25). There are currently 12 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Redcar and Cleveland.
Redcar and Cleveland at a glance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 65
- Primary schools
- 44
- Secondary schools
- 10
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 20,988
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,129
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.1 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,590.3
- Spend per pupil
- £9,290
- Open teaching jobs
- 12
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Redcar and Cleveland
65 schools in Redcar and Cleveland plotted by location.
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Teaching in Redcar and Cleveland
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 Redcar and Cleveland
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 Redcar and Cleveland
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Redcar and Cleveland.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Redcar and Cleveland’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Redcar and Cleveland
Freebrough Academy
Redcar and Cleveland, Redcar and Cleveland· TS12 2SJ
821 pupils
Attainment 8: 46.4
Trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy
Redcar and Cleveland, Redcar and Cleveland· TS12 2UW
189 pupils
KS2: 0% met expected standard
Trust: KILTON THORPE SPECIALIST ACADEMY
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Redcar and Cleveland, Redcar and Cleveland· TS6 7AD
216 pupils
KS2: 44% met expected standard
Trust: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Badger Hill Academy
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland· TS12 2XR
149 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Bankfields Primary School
Redcar and Cleveland, Redcar and Cleveland· TS6 0RZ
268 pupils
KS2: 85% met expected standard
Trust: STEEL RIVER ACADEMY TRUST
Caedmon Primary School
Redcar and Cleveland, Redcar and Cleveland· TS6 7NA
251 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Trust: STEEL RIVER ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Redcar and Cleveland
View 12 open teaching jobs in Redcar and Cleveland →Redcar and Cleveland: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Redcar and Cleveland?
Redcar and Cleveland has 65 schools, including 44 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 20,988 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 Redcar and Cleveland?
The median teacher salary across Redcar and Cleveland's state-funded schools is £46,590.3 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.1, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Redcar and Cleveland?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Redcar and Cleveland local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Redcar and Cleveland through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Redcar and Cleveland?
Apply through Redcar and Cleveland'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 Redcar and Cleveland by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Redcar and Cleveland?
Yes — there are currently 12 open teaching vacancies in Redcar and Cleveland. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.