Southend-on-Sea
60 schools · 33 primary · 12 secondary · 16 open teaching jobs
Southend-on-Sea is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 60 schools — 33 primary, 12 secondary, educating around 31,760 pupils. The median teacher salary across Southend-on-Sea's state-funded schools is £46,527 (2024-25). There are currently 16 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Southend-on-Sea.
Southend-on-Sea at a glance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 60
- Primary schools
- 33
- Secondary schools
- 12
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 31,760
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,731
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 19.9 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,527
- Spend per pupil
- £6,644
- Open teaching jobs
- 16
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Southend-on-Sea
60 schools in Southend-on-Sea plotted by location.
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Teaching in Southend-on-Sea
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 Southend-on-Sea
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 Southend-on-Sea
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Southend-on-Sea.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Southend-on-Sea’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Southend-on-Sea
Blenheim Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea· SS9 4HX
651 pupils
KS2: 65% met expected standard
Trust: LEARNING IN HARMONY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Southend High School for Boys
Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea· SS0 0RG
1,325 pupils
Attainment 8: 73.8
Trust: SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS ACADEMY TRUST
Southend High School for Girls
Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea· SS2 4UZ
1,253 pupils
Attainment 8: 75.0
Trust: SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ACADEMY TRUST
West Leigh Junior School
Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea· SS9 2JB
528 pupils
KS2: 84% met expected standard
Trust: PORTICO ACADEMY TRUST
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea· SS0 0BP
1,292 pupils
Attainment 8: 77.6
Trust: WESTCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS LIMITED
Westcliff High School for Girls
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea· SS0 0BS
1,342 pupils
Attainment 8: 75.6
Trust: SOUTH EAST ESSEX ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Southend-on-Sea
View 16 open teaching jobs in Southend-on-Sea →Southend-on-Sea: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Southend-on-Sea?
Southend-on-Sea has 60 schools, including 33 primary and 12 secondary schools, educating around 31,760 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 Southend-on-Sea?
The median teacher salary across Southend-on-Sea's state-funded schools is £46,527 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.9, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Southend-on-Sea?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Southend-on-Sea local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Southend-on-Sea through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Southend-on-Sea?
Apply through Southend-on-Sea'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 Southend-on-Sea by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Southend-on-Sea?
Yes — there are currently 16 open teaching vacancies in Southend-on-Sea. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.