Salary guide · South Shields
How much does an early career teacher (ect) earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£31,825 per year
per year in South Shields · 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 South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early career teacher (ect) pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early career teacher (ect) salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £34,170 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £32,160 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £31,825 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in South Shields is £31,825 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £35,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields 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.
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Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £31,825 per year — a discount of £1,675 per year versus the UK average.
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