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Stockton-on-Tees

87 schools · 60 primary · 13 secondary · 13 open teaching jobs

87
Schools
32,914
Pupils
1,671
Teachers (FTE)
13
Open jobs

Stockton-on-Tees is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 87 schools — 60 primary, 13 secondary, educating around 32,914 pupils. The median teacher salary across Stockton-on-Tees's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 13 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Stockton-on-Tees.

Stockton-on-Tees at a glance

Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Nation
England
Total schools
87
Primary schools
60
Secondary schools
13
Pupils (state-funded)
32,914
Teachers (FTE)
1,671
Pupil–teacher ratio
18.9 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£46,525
Spend per pupil
£6,917
Open teaching jobs
13

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

Schools map — Stockton-on-Tees

87 schools in Stockton-on-Tees plotted by location.

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Teaching in Stockton-on-Tees

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

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
18.9
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
1,671
teachers (FTE)

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

School spending in Stockton-on-Tees

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

£6,917
per pupil (all phases)
£6,747
per primary pupil
£7,503
per secondary pupil

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

Key services in Stockton-on-Tees

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Stockton-on-Tees.

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

Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

View all 87 schools in Stockton-on-Tees

Teaching jobs in Stockton-on-Tees

View 13 open teaching jobs in Stockton-on-Tees

Stockton-on-Tees: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Stockton-on-Tees?

Stockton-on-Tees has 87 schools, including 60 primary and 13 secondary schools, educating around 32,914 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 Stockton-on-Tees?

The median teacher salary across Stockton-on-Tees'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 18.9, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Stockton-on-Tees?

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

How do I apply for a school place in Stockton-on-Tees?

Apply through Stockton-on-Tees'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 Stockton-on-Tees by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Stockton-on-Tees?

Yes — there are currently 13 open teaching vacancies in Stockton-on-Tees. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.