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Functional Skills Teacher Salary in Edinburgh

How much does a functional skills teacher earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£41,085 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£31,334 per year£41,085 per year£48,593 per year

Functional Skills Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Functional Skills Teacher pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for functional skills teachers near Edinburgh

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

CityAverage functional skills teacher salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£41,085 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£41,085 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£39,425 per yearView jobs
Livingston£39,425 per yearView jobs
Stirling£39,425 per yearView jobs
Dundee£39,010 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about functional skills teacher pay in Edinburgh

How much does a functional skills teacher earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for a functional skills teacher in Edinburgh is £41,085 per year, typically ranging from £31,334 per year to £48,593 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% 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 Edinburgh?

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

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

Functional Skills Teachers in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £41,085 per year — a discount of £415 per year versus the UK average.

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