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Graduate Teaching Assistant Salary in Kirkwall

How much does a graduate teaching assistant earn in Kirkwall?

Average base salary in Kirkwall

£20,425 per year

per year in Kirkwall · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Graduate Teaching Assistant roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Graduate Teaching Assistant pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for graduate teaching assistants near Kirkwall

Compare average graduate teaching assistant pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage graduate teaching assistant salaryJobs
Lambeth£25,370 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Thames£23,650 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£20,425 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£20,425 per yearView jobs
Knutsford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lampeter£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Graduate Teaching Assistant get paid in Kirkwall?

Frequently asked questions about graduate teaching assistant pay in Kirkwall

How much does a graduate teaching assistant earn in Kirkwall?

The average salary for a graduate teaching assistant in Kirkwall is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kirkwall a well-paid area for graduate teaching assistants?

Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for graduate teaching assistants. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire graduate teaching assistants in Kirkwall?

Live graduate teaching assistant openings in Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a graduate teaching assistant in Kirkwall increase their salary?

Graduate Teaching Assistants in Kirkwall typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between graduate teaching assistant pay in Kirkwall and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Kirkwall it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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