Salary guide · Wales
How much does a maternity cover teacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£39,010 per year
per year in Wales · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent
Maternity Cover Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Maternity Cover Teacher pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average maternity cover teacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average maternity cover teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a maternity cover teacher in Wales is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales 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.
Live maternity cover teacher openings in Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Maternity Cover Teachers in Wales 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 Wales it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.
Live maternity cover teacher vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Maternity Cover Teacher jobs in WalesLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.