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Early Career Teacher (ECT) Salary in Waltham Forest

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

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£36,850 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · STPCD M1–M2

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£34,815 per year£36,850 per year£40,700 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 Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

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

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

CityAverage early career teacher (ect) salaryJobs
Wandsworth£39,530 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£36,850 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£31,825 per yearView jobs
Walsall£31,825 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£31,825 per yearView jobs
Wantage£31,825 per yearView jobs
Ware£31,825 per yearView jobs

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

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

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

The average salary for an early career teacher (ect) in Waltham Forest is £36,850 per year, typically ranging from £34,815 per year to £40,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Waltham Forest pays early career teacher (ect)s around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD M1–M2.

Which schools and agencies hire early career teacher (ect)s in Waltham Forest?

Live early career teacher (ect) openings in Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Early Career Teacher (ECT)s in Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £33,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £36,850 per year — a premium of £3,350 per year versus the UK average.

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