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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in United Kingdom

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

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£31,825 per year

per year in United Kingdom · STPCD M1–M2

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£31,825 per year£35,150 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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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

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CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£31,825 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£31,825 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£31,825 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£31,825 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£31,825 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£31,825 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£31,825 per yearView jobs

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

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

The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in United Kingdom is £31,825 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £35,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

United Kingdom 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.

Which schools and agencies hire early career teacher (ect)s in United Kingdom?

There are currently 3 live early career teacher (ect) openings in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom increase their salary?

Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £31,825 per year — a discount of £1,675 per year versus the UK average.

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