Supply teaching and education jobs in Croydon
Croydon has over 170 schools and nurseries serving 58,000 children — one of the largest education markets in London. Humly puts the opportunities in your hands.
180+ active Humly educators already working across Croydon.
About the education market in Croydon
Croydon is Humly's single largest borough in London, with 177 active educators already registered — more than any other London borough. The borough has over 170 schools and nurseries across areas from Thornton Heath and Norbury in the north to Purley and Coulsdon in the south. With strong demand across all sectors, Croydon educators can consistently find primary, secondary, nursery and SEND supply work through the Humly app.
Nursery nurse and early years roles have particularly high demand across Croydon, alongside primary supply teaching in schools across Thornton Heath, Addiscombe and Selhurst. Qualified nursery practitioners at Level 3 are in especially short supply.
180+
Active Humly educators
170
Schools & nurseries
58,000
Children educated
70
Nurseries
65
Primary schools
- 487 active educators across all of London
- Primary, Secondary, Nursery and SEND roles available across Croydon's 170+ schools
- Book supply jobs instantly — no waiting for phone calls
- Croydon is one of London's largest education boroughs with significant school growth
Primary schools in Croydon
Croydon is home to around 65 primary schools, supporting families across Croydon Town Centre, Purley, Coulsdon and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Croydon to cover day-to-day supply, longer placements and PPA work, and qualified primary teachers, HLTAs and teaching assistants can browse and book these primary school roles instantly through the Humly app.
Secondary schools in Croydon
There are approximately 22 secondary schools across Croydon, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Croydon to fill subject-specific teaching, cover supervisor and longer-term placement roles, so secondary teachers can set their subjects and availability and pick up suitable secondary school work directly through the app.
How to get started in Croydon
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book supply jobs in primary schools across Croydon?+
Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Croydon and the surrounding areas. Once your profile and compliance are complete, you can browse and book primary supply roles instantly through the Humly app, including day-to-day cover, longer placements and PPA work.
Can I book supply jobs in secondary schools across Croydon?+
Yes — secondary supply roles across Croydon are bookable through the Humly app. This includes subject-specific teaching, cover supervisor roles and longer-term placements. Set your subject preferences and availability so we can match you to the right schools.
How many schools are there in Croydon?+
Croydon has approximately 170 schools and nurseries, including 65 primary schools, 22 secondary schools and 70 nurseries.
What roles are available in Croydon?+
We place qualified teachers, cover supervisors, nursery practitioners, TAs and SEN specialists across Croydon.
How do I get started?+
Create your profile, complete your compliance checks, and start browsing jobs in the app.
What are the pay rates in Croydon?+
Croydon offers competitive London rates. Use our earnings calculator for a personalised estimate.
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