Supply teaching and education jobs in Birmingham
Birmingham has over 1,000 schools and nurseries serving more than 208,000 children. Humly connects you with opportunities across the UK's second city.
120+ active Humly educators already working across Birmingham.
About the education market in Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the UK's largest education markets, with over 1,043 schools and nurseries across the city's 69 square miles. From Edgbaston and Harborne in the south to Erdington and Sutton Coldfield in the north, Humly connects educators directly with supply work across all of Birmingham's diverse communities. With over 115 active educators already registered in the city, Birmingham is one of Humly's most established markets in the Midlands.
Primary teaching, nursery nursing, SEND support and teaching assistant roles are most in demand across Birmingham. Schools in areas like Handsworth, Aston and Sparkhill have particularly high demand for qualified nursery staff.
120+
Active Humly educators
1,043
Schools & nurseries
208,000
Children educated
564
Nurseries
313
Primary schools
- Birmingham educates over 208,000 children across the city
- Roles available across Primary, Secondary, Nursery, SEND and Cover Supervisor
- Humly's Birmingham office is based at 66-68 Hagley Road, Birmingham
Primary schools in Birmingham
Birmingham is home to around 313 primary schools, supporting families across Digbeth, Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Birmingham 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 Birmingham
There are approximately 155 secondary schools across Birmingham, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Birmingham 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 Birmingham
Create your profile
Sign up in minutes and tell us about your experience and preferences.
Download the app
Browse jobs, set your availability and manage bookings on the go.
Complete compliance
Our team will guide you through DBS, references and safeguarding checks.
Start working
Browse available roles in Birmingham and book the ones that fit you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book supply jobs in primary schools across Birmingham?+
Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Birmingham 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 Birmingham?+
Yes — secondary supply roles across Birmingham 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 Birmingham?+
Birmingham has approximately 1,043 schools and nurseries, including 313 primary schools, 155 secondary schools and 564 nurseries.
Which areas does Humly cover in Birmingham?+
We cover all of Birmingham including Digbeth, Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston, Harborne, Erdington and Moseley.
Do I need QTS?+
For teaching roles yes, but we also place cover supervisors, TAs, nursery staff and SEN specialists.
What are the pay rates in Birmingham?+
Rates vary by role. Use our earnings calculator for a personalised estimate.
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