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Why teach in Portsmouth?
Pupils in good and outstanding schools
79%
(August 2023 Ofsted)
Pupils
27,642
(School census, January 2023)
We have
62
schools in the city
Outstanding
ITT
providers (Ofsted 2019)
Average house price
£299k
(Rightmove, Sept 2023)
Live beside the
Sea
Cost of living
46%
Cheaper (Expatistan, December 2023)
Excellent transport
Links
4 airports within 90 mins
Portsmouth is a teaching city
Educational partners work together, through the Portsmouth Education Partnership (PEP), to create a city with ambition. There is an aspirational education agenda which ensures that Portsmouth is a great place for teachers and pupils alike.
We know that teachers can choose where they want to teach. We would encourage you to explore the many lifestyle advantages and benefits in our great waterfront city.
The benefits include cheaper housing, good transport links, discounted parking permits, other financial incentives and discounts, lifestyle choices and opportunities (including social sports, shopping and high profile events and festivals).
Equally importantly, Portsmouth is focussed on addressing teacher workload/work life balance, offering continuing professional development and ensuring that there are opportunities for flexible working and career progression. Portsmouth is a progressive and interesting place to teach and attracts teachers from a variety of backgrounds following a range of pathways. Whether you are at the start of a teaching career, an experienced teacher, returning to teaching or seeking a career change.
Don't just teach...
Our vision is your vision
Shared vision
Our Shared Vision ensures that educational attainment and progress improves year on year so that children and young people are prepared for the widest possible career opportunities, and that all children, whatever their background and circumstances, should be confident, resilient, enthusiastic, happy, healthy and well prepared for adulthood and involvement in their communities.
Bringing educational partners together
Collaboration through the Portsmouth Education Partnership (PEP) means that all schools receive regular constructive challenge and support from highly skilled education professionals, have rapid and easy access to appropriate local expertise and moral support, and are able to shape city-wide policies and services designed to provide targeted support for individual children, including those with special educational needs.
Driving collective responsibility
All partners of the Portsmouth Education Partnership (PEP) are committed to shared accountability for improving standards, the education outcomes and life chances of all children and young people. To operate in a culture of openness, trust and collaboration which puts the interests of children and young people first.
Sharp focus
The Portsmouth Education Partnership (PEP) determines the vision, values and priorities of the partnership. The PEP is linked to the overarching Children’s Trust arrangements which bring together all agencies whose work affects the lives of children, young people and families, including social care, health, the police, Jobcentre Plus and the voluntary sector.
Recruit, retain and grow the best teachers and leaders
Portsmouth is the place of choice for the very best senior leaders, teachers and other education staff. It is a place where professional development is fostered, career ambitions met and workloads kept manageable. We would encourage you to explore the many lifestyle advantages and benefits in our great waterfront city.
Portsmouth Education Partnership
Portsmouth is unique with education partners working together to provide the best possible education for all pupils across the city. The Portsmouth Education Partnership has a wide membership and decides on the education priorities for the city. The shared vision and sharp focus are on improving attainment and opportunities for the children and young people within Portsmouth
Proud to be Portsmouth
Latest news
Long service to education celebrated at awards ceremony
The city's education workforce came together to celebrate two decades of service at an awards ceremony held at Portsmouth Guildhall on Wednesday 26 June 2024. 87 people from primary, secondary and special schools were put forward by their peers to attend an afternoon tea and trophy giving in recognition of their achievements.
Long service to education celebrated at awards ceremony
The city's education workforce came together to celebrate two decades of service at an awards ceremony held at Portsmouth Guildhall on Wednesday 26 June 2024. 87 people from primary, secondary and special schools were put forward by their peers to attend an afternoon tea and trophy giving in recognition of their achievements.