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Academic Mentor Salary in South Shields

How much does an academic mentor earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£23,750 per year

per year in South Shields · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£23,750 per year£28,500 per year

Academic Mentor roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Academic Mentor pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for academic mentors near South Shields

Compare average academic mentor pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage academic mentor salaryJobs
South East England£25,500 per yearView jobs
South West England£24,000 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£24,000 per yearView jobs
Southampton£24,000 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£23,750 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£23,750 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£23,750 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Academic Mentor get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about academic mentor pay in South Shields

How much does an academic mentor earn in South Shields?

The average salary for an academic mentor in South Shields is £23,750 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £28,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for academic mentors?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for academic mentors. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire academic mentors in South Shields?

Live academic mentor openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an academic mentor in South Shields increase their salary?

Academic Mentors in South Shields typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between academic mentor pay in South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £25,000 per year. In South Shields it's £23,750 per year — a discount of £1,250 per year versus the UK average.

Academic Mentor jobs in South Shields

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