School roles
Future Makers – Southampton schools need you!
We're looking for game changers. People looking to make a positive difference for children and young people in Southampton schools, colleges, and early years settings. Future Makers.
People like you!
Our children and young people are the very heart of the city and we’re fiercely ambitious to give them the best start in life with every opportunity to learn, grow and achieve their full potential.
We’re committed to making Southampton more child friendly than ever before, listening to their voices and shaping our services to make our children and young people become the leaders of tomorrow.
We’re proud to boast a high percentage of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’ schools as well as being home to well-regarded colleges and universities, and in 2023 Southampton City Council's Children and Learning service was recognised by Ofsted as being ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding leadership’.
We’re a port city proud of our diversity, steeped in maritime history and the gateway to the South for visitors. Our children and young people live in vibrant communities with exciting blends of culture, food and music of every nationality. It’s what makes living and working in Southampton so much more than just a city by the sea!
It’s an exciting time to live and work in Southampton. Look at our latest vacancies and apply to become a ‘Future Maker’ today!
Inspire. Listen. Lead. Together.
Future Makers: Headteachers
Strong school leadership starts with headteachers and governors. In Southampton our leaders inspire, engage and guide our schools to become the hub of community life. Our schools actively challenge and shape young minds, nurture staff and work with parents and carers. If you’re looking for the next challenge in your career, think Southampton.
Future Makers: Teachers
We don’t just look for teachers, we look for energy, enthusiasm and a flair to generate creativity and a thirst for knowledge in our children and young people. Our teachers help young people to aim for the stars to hit the moon! If you’re passionate about teaching, think Southampton.
Future Makers: Teaching assistants (or learning support assistants)
Assistants provide valuable additional support to students in classrooms throughout the city. With an eye for detail and an ability to adapt to different teaching and learning styles, our teaching assistants are incredibly important to us. If helping children and young people to get the most from their education is something you strive to achieve, think Southampton.
Future Makers: Administration
No school could operate successfully without administration teams! Managing everything from school lunches to trips, arranging paperwork to help students transition from one school to the next, signing in visitors on reception, a real powerhouse in organisation! If you’re a whizz with people, tasks and all things school, think Southampton.
Future Makers: Support staff
Without cleaning, maintenance, catering and playground staff, no school could run effectively. These unsung heroes keep our schools clean and tidy as well as fed and safe at breaktimes! So, if you’re handy with a hammer, serious with a spatula or perfect with a plunger, think Southampton.
Future Makers: School traffic patrol
We take road safety seriously. To make sure the routes to schools are as safe as possible we employ school traffic patrol officers. Our incredible staff are there, rain or shine, to guide children, young people and their families safely across roads at drop-off and pick-up times. So if teaching young children the importance of road safety drives you on, think Southampton.
The benefits of working in Southampton schools
Good transport links SHOW
Live by the sea SHOW
Fantastic green spaces SHOW
Arts, culture and heritage SHOW
Fantastic personal development opportunities SHOW
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Making a difference
Teaching in Southampton is more than a career - it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact in a city where your work truly matters.
Southampton is a vibrant, diverse city with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. We know that great teachers change lives, especially in communities facing the greatest challenges. That’s why we’re looking for passionate educators who want to make a difference where it counts most.
- Explore the data: Southampton’s Data Observatory offers rich insights into education outcomes, community needs, and local demographics. You can dive deeper into Education Outcomes and Inequality Profiles to understand the context in which our schools operate.
- Child Friendly Southampton: We’re working towards becoming a more child friendly city where children’s voices shape the services and spaces around them. Join us in building a city where every child can thrive.
- Tackling inequality: In 2025 Southampton ranks 55th out of 317 local authorities for deprivation, with 19 neighbourhoods among the 10% most deprived in England. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity – to be part of a team that’s committed to equity, inclusion, and improving life chances for all.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your teaching journey, Southampton offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.