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Functional Skills Teacher Salary in Dorset

How much does a functional skills teacher earn in Dorset?

Average base salary in Dorset

£39,425 per year

per year in Dorset · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£39,425 per year£46,630 per year

Functional Skills Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Functional Skills Teacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for functional skills teachers near Dorset

Compare average functional skills teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage functional skills teacher salaryJobs
Dorset This location£39,425 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£39,425 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£39,425 per yearView jobs
Dorchester£39,425 per yearView jobs
Dover£39,425 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£39,425 per yearView jobs
Droitwich£39,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Functional Skills Teacher get paid in Dorset?

Frequently asked questions about functional skills teacher pay in Dorset

How much does a functional skills teacher earn in Dorset?

The average salary for a functional skills teacher in Dorset is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Dorset a well-paid area for functional skills teachers?

Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for functional skills teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire functional skills teachers in Dorset?

Live functional skills teacher openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a functional skills teacher in Dorset increase their salary?

Functional Skills Teachers in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between functional skills teacher pay in Dorset and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Dorset it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.

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