Maternity Cover Teacher Salary in Leicester

The average salary for a maternity cover teacher in Leicester is £39,840 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £47,121 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Leicester tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for maternity cover teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Live maternity cover teacher openings in Leicester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Maternity Cover Teachers in Leicester 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.

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Leicester it's £39,840 per year — a discount of £1,660 per year versus the UK average.