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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in Leeds

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

Average base salary in Leeds

£32,160 per year

per year in Leeds · STPCD M1–M2

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,384 per year£32,160 per year£35,520 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 Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

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

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

CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
Manchester£32,830 per yearView jobs
Leeds This location£32,160 per yearView jobs
York£32,160 per yearView jobs
Bradford£31,825 per yearView jobs
Wakefield£31,825 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£31,825 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£31,490 per yearView jobs

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

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

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

The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Leeds is £32,160 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £35,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Leeds tends to sit around 4% 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 Leeds?

There are currently 1 live early career teacher (ect) opening in Leeds 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 Leeds increase their salary?

Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Leeds 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 Leeds and nationally?

Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In Leeds it's £32,160 per year — a discount of £1,340 per year versus the UK average.

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