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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in South East England

How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£34,170 per year

per year in South East England · STPCD M1–M2

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£32,283 per year£34,170 per year£37,740 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early career teacher (ect)s near South East England

Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
South East England This location£34,170 per yearView jobs
South West England£32,160 per yearView jobs
Solihull£31,825 per yearView jobs
Somerset£31,825 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£31,825 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£31,825 per yearView jobs
South Shields£31,825 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early career teacher (ect) pay in South East England

How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in South East England?

The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in South East England is £34,170 per year, typically ranging from £32,283 per year to £37,740 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for early career teacher (ect)s?

South East England pays early career teacher (ect)s around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD M1–M2.

Which schools and agencies hire early career teacher (ect)s in South East England?

Live early career teacher (ect) openings in South East England 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 South East England increase their salary?

Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in South East England typically increase pay by moving up STPCD M1–M2, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In South East England it's £34,170 per year — a premium of £670 per year versus the UK average.

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