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Maternity Cover Teacher Salary in West Sussex

How much does a maternity cover teacher earn in West Sussex?

Average base salary in West Sussex

£39,425 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£39,425 per year£46,630 per year

Maternity Cover Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Maternity Cover Teacher pay in West Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for maternity cover teachers near West Sussex

Compare average maternity cover teacher pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage maternity cover teacher salaryJobs
West Midlands£39,840 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£39,840 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£39,840 per yearView jobs
West Sussex This location£39,425 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£39,425 per yearView jobs
Westbury£39,425 per yearView jobs
Western Isles£39,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Maternity Cover Teacher get paid in West Sussex?

Frequently asked questions about maternity cover teacher pay in West Sussex

How much does a maternity cover teacher earn in West Sussex?

The average salary for a maternity cover teacher in West Sussex is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is West Sussex a well-paid area for maternity cover teachers?

West Sussex tends to sit around 5% 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 West Sussex?

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

How can a maternity cover teacher in West Sussex increase their salary?

Maternity Cover Teachers in West Sussex 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 West Sussex and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In West Sussex it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.

Maternity Cover Teacher jobs in West Sussex

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