Supply teaching and education jobs in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has around 125 schools and nurseries. Humly connects you with supply roles across the city and the wider South Hampshire area.
100+ active Humly educators already working across Portsmouth.
About the education market in Portsmouth
Portsmouth and the surrounding South Hampshire area is one of Humly's strongest markets in the South of England, with 97 active educators registered in Portsmouth alone and a further 53 in Fareham and 41 in Havant. The area's schools have a high demand for supply staff across all sectors, and Humly's app means educators can find and book jobs across the whole PO postcode area without waiting for phone calls.
Primary supply teaching and SEND support roles are consistently in demand across Portsmouth. The Havant and Fareham areas also have strong nursery nurse demand, particularly for Level 3 qualified practitioners.
100+
Active Humly educators
125
Schools & nurseries
35,000
Children educated
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Nurseries
48
Primary schools
- Supply teaching roles across Portsmouth, Havant (41 educators) and Fareham (53 educators)
- Primary, Secondary, Nursery and SEND roles available
- Book supply jobs instantly through the Humly app
- Portsmouth is one of Humly's most active markets in the South
Primary schools in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is home to around 48 primary schools, supporting families across Southsea, Fratton, Cosham and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
There are approximately 15 secondary schools across Portsmouth, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
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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Browse available roles in Portsmouth and book the ones that fit you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book supply jobs in primary schools across Portsmouth?+
Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?+
Yes — secondary supply roles across Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?+
Portsmouth has approximately 125 schools and nurseries.
What roles are available?+
Teachers, cover supervisors, nursery practitioners, TAs and SEN specialists.
How do I get started?+
Create your profile, complete compliance, and start browsing jobs in the app.
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