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Tameside

110 schools · 76 primary · 16 secondary · 17 open teaching jobs

110
Schools
32,849
Pupils
2,014
Teachers (FTE)
17
Open jobs

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).

£46,525
median teacher pay
below England avg (£47,185)
18.8
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
2,014
teachers (FTE)

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).

£7,685
per pupil (all phases)
£6,801
per primary pupil
£8,396
per secondary pupil

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

View all 110 schools in Tameside

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.