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Nursery Teacher Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a nursery teacher earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£32,430 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£29,751 per year£32,430 per year£40,991 per year

Qualified teacher working with children aged 3–4 in EYFS. Nursery Teacher pay in Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery teachers near Scottish Borders

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

CityAverage nursery teacher salaryJobs
Sandown£32,775 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£32,775 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£32,775 per yearView jobs
Seaford£32,775 per yearView jobs
Seaham£32,775 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£32,430 per yearView jobs
Scotland£32,430 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about nursery teacher pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a nursery teacher earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for a nursery teacher in Scottish Borders is £32,430 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £40,991 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

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

Which schools and agencies hire nursery teachers in Scottish Borders?

Live nursery teacher 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 teacher in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Nursery Teachers in Scottish Borders 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.

What's the difference between nursery teacher pay in Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £34,500 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £32,430 per year — a discount of £2,070 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Teacher jobs in Scottish Borders

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