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Nottingham has over 310 schools and nurseries. Humly gives you direct access to supply roles across the city and surrounding areas.
Nottingham has over 310 schools and nurseries serving approximately 72,000 children. The city and its surrounding areas — including West Bridgford, Arnold, Beeston and Bulwell — have a strong education sector with a mix of state, academy and independent provision.
Nottingham's schools are known for their community focus, and the city has invested in education as a driver of social mobility. Supply educators in Nottingham find a welcoming and professionally rewarding environment.
310
Schools & nurseries
72,000
Children educated
135
Nurseries
115
Primary schools
40
Secondary schools
Nottingham is home to around 115 primary schools, supporting families across City Centre, West Bridgford, Arnold and the wider area. Humly partners with primary schools throughout Nottingham 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.
There are approximately 40 secondary schools across Nottingham, ranging from large academies to community comprehensives. Humly works with secondary schools across Nottingham 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.
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Yes — Humly works with primary schools across Nottingham 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.
Yes — secondary supply roles across Nottingham 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.
Nottingham has approximately 310 schools and nurseries.
Teachers, cover supervisors, nursery practitioners, TAs and SEN specialists.
Once compliance is complete, most educators start within a week.
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