Salary guide · Dorset
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£31,825 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Dorset is £31,825 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £35,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset 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.
There are currently 1 live early career teacher (ect) opening in Dorset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £31,825 per year — a discount of £1,675 per year versus the UK average.
Live early career teacher (ect) vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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