Supply teaching and nursery jobs in Southampton
Southampton has nearly 145 schools and nurseries. Humly gives you direct access to supply roles across the city.
About the education market in Southampton
Southampton is Hampshire's largest city, with nearly 145 schools and nurseries educating around 38,000 children. The city is a major centre for education in the South, with a diverse mix of schools across Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne and Woolston.
Southampton's port city character brings cultural diversity to its school communities. The city has strong demand for supply staff across all sectors, particularly in primary and nursery settings.
145
Schools & nurseries
38,000
Children educated
60
Nurseries
55
Primary schools
18
Secondary schools
- Nearly 145 schools and nurseries across Southampton
- Supply roles across Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne, Woolston and Hedge End
- Primary, Secondary, Nursery and SEND roles available
- Book supply jobs instantly through the Humly app
- Part of Humly's strong South network alongside Portsmouth and Winchester
Primary schools in Southampton
Southampton is home to around 55 primary schools, supporting families across Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Southampton 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 Southampton
There are approximately 18 secondary schools across Southampton, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Southampton 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 Southampton
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book supply jobs in primary schools across Southampton?+
Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Southampton 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 Southampton?+
Yes — secondary supply roles across Southampton 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 Southampton?+
Southampton has approximately 145 schools and nurseries.
What roles are available?+
Teachers, cover supervisors, nursery practitioners, TAs and SEN specialists.
How quickly can I start?+
Once compliance is complete, most educators start within days.
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