Salary guide · Birkenhead
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Birkenhead?
Average base salary in Birkenhead
£31,825 per year
per year in Birkenhead · 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 Birkenhead is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Birkenhead and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley | £36,850 per year | View jobs |
| Birmingham | £32,830 per year | View jobs |
| Birkenhead This location | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Bicester | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Billericay | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Bishop Auckland | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Bishop's Stortford | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Birkenhead is £31,825 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £35,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Birkenhead 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.
Live early career teacher (ect) openings in Birkenhead rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead it's £31,825 per year — a discount of £1,675 per year versus the UK average.
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