Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a cover teacher earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£39,840 per year
per year in Southampton · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent
Cover Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Cover Teacher pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average cover teacher pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average cover teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £39,840 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £39,840 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £39,840 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a cover teacher in Southampton is £39,840 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £47,121 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for cover teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Cover Teachers in Southampton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Southampton it's £39,840 per year — a discount of £1,660 per year versus the UK average.
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