South Tyneside
64 schools · 45 primary · 8 secondary · 12 open teaching jobs
South Tyneside is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 64 schools — 45 primary, 8 secondary, educating around 23,053 pupils. The median teacher salary across South Tyneside's state-funded schools is £46,525 (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 South Tyneside.
South Tyneside at a glance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 64
- Primary schools
- 45
- Secondary schools
- 8
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 23,053
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,305
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 17.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £8,822
- 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 — South Tyneside
64 schools in South Tyneside plotted by location.
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Teaching in South 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 South 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 South Tyneside
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for South Tyneside.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to South Tyneside’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in South Tyneside
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Hebburn, South Tyneside· NE31 1BQ
242 pupils
KS2: 68% met expected standard
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
South Shields, South Tyneside· NE33 4PG
237 pupils
KS2: 77% met expected standard
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
South Shields, South Tyneside· NE34 0QA
70 pupils
Bede Burn Primary School
Jarrow, South Tyneside· NE32 5NJ
196 pupils
KS2: 54% met expected standard
Cleadon Church of England Academy
Sunderland, South Tyneside· SR6 7RP
471 pupils
KS2: 79% met expected standard
Trust: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
East Boldon Infants' School
East Boldon, South Tyneside· NE36 0SW
153 pupils
Teaching jobs in South Tyneside
View 12 open teaching jobs in South Tyneside →South Tyneside: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in South Tyneside?
South Tyneside has 64 schools, including 45 primary and 8 secondary schools, educating around 23,053 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 Tyneside?
The median teacher salary across South 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 17.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in South Tyneside?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, South 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 South Tyneside through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in South Tyneside?
Apply through South 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 South Tyneside by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in South Tyneside?
Yes — there are currently 12 open teaching vacancies in South Tyneside. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.