Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a nursery teacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£32,775 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD MPS/UPS
Qualified teacher working with children aged 3–4 in EYFS. Nursery Teacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average nursery teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £32,775 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a nursery teacher in Dorset is £32,775 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £41,427 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for nursery teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Nursery Teachers in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £34,500 per year. In Dorset it's £32,775 per year — a discount of £1,725 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery teacher vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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