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Clackmannanshire

24 schools · 18 primary · 3 secondary · 7 open teaching jobs

24
Schools
6,322
Pupils
543
Teachers (FTE)
7
Open jobs

Clackmannanshire is one of Scotland's 33 local authorities (councils), responsible for 24 state schools — 18 primary, 3 secondary and 3 special, educating around 6,322 pupils with 543 full-time-equivalent teachers. In 2024-25, Clackmannanshire spent around £8,252 per primary pupil and £10,057 per secondary pupil — above the Scotland averages of £7,606 and £9,338. In 2024-25, 96.8% of school leavers went on to a positive destination (above the Scotland average of 95.7%), and 30.1% left with five or more Highers (Scotland average 40.8%). Schools in Clackmannanshire are inspected by Education Scotland on a six-point scale. There are currently 7 open teaching jobs across Clackmannanshire. Browse every school by town, view pupil and staffing data, or compare schools side by side.

Education spending in Clackmannanshire

Gross council expenditure per pupil/place, shown against the Scotland average (2024-25).

£8,252
per primary pupil
▲ 8%vs Scotland (£7,606)
£10,057
per secondary pupil
▲ 8%vs Scotland (£9,338)
£12,722
per pre-school place
▲ 6%vs Scotland (£12,055)

Source: Local Government Benchmarking Framework (Improvement Service), 2024-25, under the Open Government Licence. A higher figure is typical of rural and island councils, where smaller schools cost more per pupil to run — it does not by itself mean better-resourced classrooms.

School outcomes in Clackmannanshire

How this council's schools compare to the Scotland average (2024-25). Higher is better.

96.8%
Positive destinations
▲ 1.1 ptsvs Scotland (95.7%)
58%
5+ at National 5
▼ 10.6 ptsvs Scotland (68.6%)
30.1%
5+ Highers
▼ 10.7 ptsvs Scotland (40.8%)
72.2%
Primary literacy
▼ 2.3 ptsvs Scotland (74.5%)
75.3%
Primary numeracy
▼ 5 ptsvs Scotland (80.3%)
91.2%
Attendance rate
▲ 0.2 ptsvs Scotland (91%)
76.3%
Parents satisfied
▲ 7.3 ptsvs Scotland (69%)

Source: Local Government Benchmarking Framework (Improvement Service), 2024-25, under the Open Government Licence. Outcomes are council-wide averages and reflect each school's intake and catchment, not just its teaching.

Open teaching jobs across Clackmannanshire

Current vacancies at schools in this council. Applications are handled externally.

Showing 1–7 of 7

Teaching Assistant

Strathdevon Primary School · Dollar

Communication Support Worker
Part time£33,945 – £37,705 a year
Closes 21 Jun 2026View & apply
Role

Menstrie Primary School · Menstrie

Early Learning and Childcare Educator – Menstrie ELC
Part time£32,795 – £36,427 a year
Closes 15 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Alva Academy · Alva

Teacher of PE - Alva Academy
Part time£42,018 – £52,740 a year
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Teacher

Lornshill Academy · Alloa

Teacher of Music - Lornshill Academy
Full time£42,018 – £52,740 a year
Closes 14 Jun 2026View & apply
Teacher

Alva Academy · Alva

Teacher of Modern Studies – Alva Academy
Full time£42,018 – £52,740 a year
Closes 14 Jun 2026View & apply
Role

Alva Academy · Alva

Learning Assistant (Severe & Complex Additional Support Needs) – Alva Academy
Part time£30,094 – £32,686 a year
Closes in 3 daysView & apply
Role

Tulach Nursery · Tullibody

Early Learning and Childcare Educator – Tulach ELC
Full time£33,945 – £37,705 a year
Closes tomorrowView & apply
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Schools in Clackmannanshire

View all 24 schools in Clackmannanshire