How much does a teacher earn? UK salary explained
DECIDING to become a teacher is about much more than just choosing a job.
Here, we look at how you can become one and what a teacher earns in the UK.
How much does a teacher earn in the UK?
Teachers' pay varies depending on the location they're based in, their performance each year, and their qualifications.
A qualified teacher can earn a maximum of £38,810 across England, excluding London, with an entry-level pay of around £28,000.
On average, a teacher in the London fringe area will earn a maximum of £40,083, while entry-level starts from £29,344.
In outer London, the maximum is £43,193, while the lowest would amount to £32,407 a year.
Meanwhile, in inner London, you can earn up to £44,756 and as little as £34,502.
There is also an upper pay range for teachers which recognises competency across all elements of the relevant standards, as well as substantial and sustained achievements and contributions to the school.
The upper pay ranges are as follows:
- In England excluding London - minimum £40,625 and maximum £43,685
- London fringe - minimum £41,858 and maximum £44,919
- Outer London - minimum £44,687 and maximum £48,055
- Inner London - minimum £49,320 and maximum £53,482
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Over time, you will gain more experience and your teaching abilities will only become better.
That is why your best standards are recognised by putting you on a leading practitioner salary.
You not only teach students, but also train those who are looking at becoming a teacher.
This can see you earn the average salary as follows:
- In England excluding London - minimum £44,523 and maximum £67,685
- London fringe - minimum £45,749 and maximum £68,913
- Outer London - minimum £48,055 and maximum £71,220
- Inner London - minimum £52,936 and maximum £76,104
After teachers went on strikes in March in a dispute over pay, the government made a new pay offer for school teachers, which included a £1,000 one-off payment and a 4.3% pay rise for most staff in September.
This would mean the starting salary for teachers in England would rise to £30,000 a year by September 2023.
How much does a headteacher earn in the UK?
The headteacher is the school's most senior person - the individual who runs the school on a day-to-day basis.
They are responsible for the teachers, the students, and everything that goes on inside the school.
Here is how much you can earn from being a headteacher:
- In England excluding London - minimum £50,122 and maximum £123,057
- London fringe - minimum £51,347 and maximum £124,274
- Outer London - minimum £53,637 and maximum £126,539
- Inner London - minimum £58,501 and maximum £131,353
How do I become a teacher?
If being a teacher sounds like the job for you, then these are steps which you must follow to start educating pupils.
Who do you want to teach?
Attend teacher conferences and events to gain insight from experienced educators.
After you have all the information you need about teaching, you can decide whether to teach:
- Primary - aged five to 11
- Secondary - ages 11 to 18
- Early years - children aged up to five
- Further education - sixth form colleges, etc.
What qualifications do you have?
If you hold a degree or equivalent qualification, then you can embark on postgraduate primary or secondary teacher training.
If you are yet to start studying for a degree, you can enrol in undergraduate degree training.
You will need a GCSE in English, Maths and Science with a grade of 4 (C) or above.
How to fund your training
You can either apply for Student Finance to cover your tuition fees and earn a maintenance loan to help with living costs.
Or else, you can also which will pay for your teacher training and you would never have to owe back the money.
Get appropriate training
If you want to teach in primary or secondary, you'll most likely need the qualified teacher status (QTS).
If you want to teach disabled students, you will also need to take on a specified course.
That is why it is best to on which course is best suitable for you, so you do not waste time and money taking the wrong one.
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Start your course
Go through the application process and keep your fingers crossed that you will be accepted into the course.
Once you start your course, work hard, take examples from your educators and you'll see yourself becoming a great teacher in no time.