Tameside is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 110 schools — 76 primary, 16 secondary, educating around 32,849 pupils. The median teacher salary across Tameside's state-funded schools is £46,525 (2024-25). There are currently 17 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Tameside.
Tameside at a glance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 110
- Primary schools
- 76
- Secondary schools
- 16
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 32,849
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,014
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 18.8 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,525
- Spend per pupil
- £7,685
- Open teaching jobs
- 17
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Tameside
109 schools in Tameside plotted by location.
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Teaching in Tameside
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 Tameside
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 Tameside
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Tameside.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Tameside’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Tameside
Laurus Ryecroft
Tameside, Tameside· M43 7LJ
1,142 pupils
Attainment 8: 51.6
Trust: THE LAURUS TRUST
Millbrook Primary School
Stalybridge, Tameside· SK15 3JX
232 pupils
Trust: AMBITION COMMUNITY TRUST
Audenshaw School
Manchester, Tameside· M34 5NB
1,116 pupils
Attainment 8: 45.5
Trust: AUDENSHAW SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Broadbottom Church of England Primary School
Hyde, Tameside· SK14 6BB
Trust: CHESTER DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Canon Burrows CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside· OL7 9ND
435 pupils
KS2: 64% met expected standard
Canon Johnson CofE Primary School
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside· OL7 9DD
222 pupils
KS2: 62% met expected standard
Trust: FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Teaching jobs in Tameside
View 17 open teaching jobs in Tameside →Tameside: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Tameside?
Tameside has 110 schools, including 76 primary and 16 secondary schools, educating around 32,849 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 Tameside?
The median teacher salary across Tameside'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 18.8, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Tameside?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Tameside local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Tameside through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Tameside?
Apply through Tameside'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 Tameside by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Tameside?
Yes — there are currently 17 open teaching vacancies in Tameside. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.