Supply teaching and nursery jobs in Sunderland
Sunderland has nearly 150 schools and nurseries. Humly gives you direct access to supply roles across the city and surrounding areas.
About the education market in Sunderland
Sunderland is one of the North East's largest cities, with a well-established education sector serving nearly 38,500 children. The city has 148 schools and nurseries spread across the city centre, Washington and surrounding areas.
Sunderland's schools have benefited from significant investment in recent years. The city's mix of local authority schools and multi-academy trusts creates diverse opportunities for supply educators across all sectors.
148
Schools & nurseries
38,500
Children educated
65
Nurseries
57
Primary schools
18
Secondary schools
- Nearly 150 schools and nurseries across Sunderland
- Supply roles across the city centre, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Seaham
- Primary, Secondary, Nursery and SEND roles available
- Book supply jobs instantly through the Humly app
- Part of Humly's established North East network alongside Newcastle and Durham
Primary schools in Sunderland
Sunderland is home to around 57 primary schools, supporting families across City Centre, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Sunderland 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 Sunderland
There are approximately 18 secondary schools across Sunderland, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Sunderland 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 Sunderland
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
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Start working
Browse available roles in Sunderland and book the ones that fit you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book supply jobs in primary schools across Sunderland?+
Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Sunderland 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 Sunderland?+
Yes — secondary supply roles across Sunderland 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 Sunderland?+
Sunderland has approximately 148 schools and nurseries, including 57 primary schools, 18 secondary schools and 65 nurseries.
What roles are available in Sunderland?+
We place qualified teachers, cover supervisors, nursery practitioners, TAs and SEN specialists across Sunderland.
How quickly can I start?+
Once compliance is complete, most educators are working within a week.
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