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Nursery Officer Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a nursery officer earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£20,210 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£17,860 per year£20,210 per year£23,500 per year

Nursery Officer pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Officer pay in Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery officers near Scottish Borders

Compare average nursery officer pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery officer salaryJobs
Sandown£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Seaham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£20,210 per yearView jobs
Scotland£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Officer get paid in Scottish Borders?

Frequently asked questions about nursery officer pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a nursery officer earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for a nursery officer in Scottish Borders is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scottish Borders a well-paid area for nursery officers?

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for nursery officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery officers in Scottish Borders?

Live nursery officer openings in Scottish Borders rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a nursery officer in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Nursery Officers in Scottish Borders typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set 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 nursery officer pay in Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Officer jobs in Scottish Borders

Live nursery officer vacancies in Scottish Borders from schools, trusts and agencies.

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