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Rotherham

129 schools · 96 primary · 17 secondary · 26 open teaching jobs

129
Schools
44,037
Pupils
2,385
Teachers (FTE)
26
Open jobs

Rotherham is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 129 schools — 96 primary, 17 secondary, educating around 44,037 pupils. The median teacher salary across Rotherham's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 26 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Rotherham.

Rotherham at a glance

Local authority
Rotherham
Nation
England
Total schools
129
Primary schools
96
Secondary schools
17
Pupils (state-funded)
44,037
Teachers (FTE)
2,385
Pupil–teacher ratio
19 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,525
Spend per pupil
£8,111
Open teaching jobs
26

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

Schools map — Rotherham

127 schools in Rotherham plotted by location.

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Teaching in Rotherham

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

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,385
teachers (FTE)

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

School spending in Rotherham

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

£8,111
per pupil (all phases)
£7,143
per primary pupil
£7,990
per secondary pupil

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

Key services in Rotherham

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

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

Schools in Rotherham

View all 129 schools in Rotherham

Teaching jobs in Rotherham

View 26 open teaching jobs in Rotherham

Rotherham: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Rotherham?

Rotherham has 129 schools, including 96 primary and 17 secondary schools, educating around 44,037 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 Rotherham?

The median teacher salary across Rotherham'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 19, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Rotherham?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Rotherham local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Rotherham through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Rotherham?

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

Are there teaching jobs in Rotherham?

Yes — there are currently 26 open teaching vacancies in Rotherham. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.