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South Gloucestershire

125 schools · 93 primary · 14 secondary · 23 open teaching jobs

125
Schools
41,340
Pupils
2,202
Teachers (FTE)
23
Open jobs

South Gloucestershire is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 125 schools — 93 primary, 14 secondary, educating around 41,340 pupils. The median teacher salary across South Gloucestershire's state-funded schools is £46,542 (2024-25). There are currently 23 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire.

South Gloucestershire at a glance

Local authority
South Gloucestershire
Nation
England
Total schools
125
Primary schools
93
Secondary schools
14
Pupils (state-funded)
41,340
Teachers (FTE)
2,202
Pupil–teacher ratio
19 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,542
Spend per pupil
£7,407
Open teaching jobs
23

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

Schools map — South Gloucestershire

125 schools in South Gloucestershire plotted by location.

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Teaching in South Gloucestershire

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

£46,542
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
19
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,202
teachers (FTE)

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

School spending in South Gloucestershire

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

£7,407
per pupil (all phases)
£6,604
per primary pupil
£7,235
per secondary pupil

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

Key services in South Gloucestershire

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

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

Schools in South Gloucestershire

View all 125 schools in South Gloucestershire

Teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire

View 23 open teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire

South Gloucestershire: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in South Gloucestershire?

South Gloucestershire has 125 schools, including 93 primary and 14 secondary schools, educating around 41,340 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 South Gloucestershire?

The median teacher salary across South Gloucestershire's state-funded schools is £46,542 (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 South Gloucestershire?

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

How do I apply for a school place in South Gloucestershire?

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

Are there teaching jobs in South Gloucestershire?

Yes — there are currently 23 open teaching vacancies in South Gloucestershire. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.