Salary guide · Bedford
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Bedford?
Average base salary in Bedford
£31,825 per year
per year in Bedford · STPCD M1–M2
Newly qualified teacher in years 1–2 of the ECF induction. Starts at M1 on the STPCD Main Pay Range. Early Career Teacher (ECT) pay in Bedford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Bedford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford This location | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Beaconsfield | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Bearsden | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Beaumaris | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Bedfordshire | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Bellshill | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Belfast | £31,490 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Bedford is £31,825 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £35,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Bedford tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for early career teacher (ect)s. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Bedford typically increase pay by moving up STPCD M1–M2, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In Bedford it's £31,825 per year — a discount of £1,675 per year versus the UK average.
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