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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in Colchester

How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Colchester?

Average base salary in Colchester

£31,825 per year

per year in Colchester · STPCD M1–M2

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£31,825 per year£35,150 per year

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 Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for early career teacher (ect)s near Colchester

Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Colchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
Colchester This location£31,825 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£31,825 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£31,825 per yearView jobs
Cockermouth£31,825 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£31,825 per yearView jobs
Colne£31,825 per yearView jobs
Colwyn Bay£31,825 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Career Teacher (ECT) get paid in Colchester?

Frequently asked questions about early career teacher (ect) pay in Colchester

How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Colchester?

The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Colchester is £31,825 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £35,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Colchester a well-paid area for early career teacher (ect)s?

Colchester 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.

Which schools and agencies hire early career teacher (ect)s in Colchester?

There are currently 1 live early career teacher (ect) opening in Colchester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can an early career teacher (ect) in Colchester increase their salary?

Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Colchester 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.

What's the difference between early career teacher (ect) pay in Colchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In Colchester it's £31,825 per year — a discount of £1,675 per year versus the UK average.

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