Salary guide · Dorset
How much does an alternative provision mentor earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£23,750 per year
per year in Dorset · NJC support staff scale
Alternative Provision Mentor roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Alternative Provision Mentor pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average alternative provision mentor pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average alternative provision mentor salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £23,750 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £23,750 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £23,750 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £23,750 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £23,750 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £23,750 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £23,750 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an alternative provision mentor in Dorset is £23,750 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £28,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for alternative provision mentors. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live alternative provision mentor openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Alternative Provision Mentors in Dorset 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.
Nationally the average is £25,000 per year. In Dorset it's £23,750 per year — a discount of £1,250 per year versus the UK average.
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