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Maternity Cover Teacher Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a maternity cover teacher earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£39,010 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£29,751 per year£39,010 per year£46,139 per year

Maternity Cover Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Maternity Cover Teacher pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for maternity cover teachers near Northern Ireland

Compare average maternity cover teacher pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage maternity cover teacher salaryJobs
Northallerton£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northampton£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northwich£39,425 per yearView jobs
Norwich£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£39,010 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Maternity Cover Teacher get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about maternity cover teacher pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a maternity cover teacher earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a maternity cover teacher in Northern Ireland is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for maternity cover teachers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for maternity cover teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire maternity cover teachers in Northern Ireland?

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

How can a maternity cover teacher in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Maternity Cover Teachers in Northern Ireland 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 maternity cover teacher pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.

Maternity Cover Teacher jobs in Northern Ireland

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