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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in Portsmouth

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

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£32,160 per year

per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

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

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

CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£32,160 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£31,825 per yearView jobs
Portree£31,825 per yearView jobs
Portrush£31,825 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£31,825 per yearView jobs
Powys£31,825 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£31,825 per yearView jobs

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

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

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

The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth a well-paid area for early career teacher (ect)s?

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

Live early career teacher (ect) openings in Portsmouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

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

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

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

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