Salary guide · London
How much does a cover teacher earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£47,725 per year
per year in London · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent
Cover Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Cover Teacher pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average cover teacher pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average cover teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £47,725 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £45,650 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £43,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a cover teacher in London is £47,725 per year, typically ranging from £36,398 per year to £56,447 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays cover teachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent.
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Cover Teachers in London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In London it's £47,725 per year — a premium of £6,225 per year versus the UK average.
Live cover teacher vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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