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Early Years Practitioner Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£19,270 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · NJC SCP 3–6

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,390 per year£19,270 per year£22,090 per year

Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years practitioners near Scottish Borders

Compare average early years practitioner pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years practitioner salaryJobs
Sandown£19,475 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£19,475 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£19,475 per yearView jobs
Seaford£19,475 per yearView jobs
Seaham£19,475 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£19,270 per yearView jobs
Scotland£19,270 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Practitioner get paid in Scottish Borders?

Frequently asked questions about early years practitioner pay in Scottish Borders

How much does an early years practitioner earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for an early years practitioner in Scottish Borders is £19,270 per year, typically ranging from £17,390 per year to £22,090 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scottish Borders a well-paid area for early years practitioners?

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for early years practitioners. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire early years practitioners in Scottish Borders?

Live early years practitioner openings in Scottish Borders rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an early years practitioner in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Early Years Practitioners in Scottish Borders typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, 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 years practitioner pay in Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £19,270 per year — a discount of £1,230 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Practitioner jobs in Scottish Borders

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