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Nursery Teacher Salary in South Shields

How much does a nursery teacher earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£32,775 per year

per year in South Shields · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£32,775 per year£41,427 per year

Qualified teacher working with children aged 3–4 in EYFS. Nursery Teacher pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery teachers near South Shields

Compare average nursery teacher pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery teacher salaryJobs
South East England£35,190 per yearView jobs
South West England£33,120 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£33,120 per yearView jobs
Southampton£33,120 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£32,775 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£32,775 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£32,775 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Teacher get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about nursery teacher pay in South Shields

How much does a nursery teacher earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a nursery teacher in South Shields is £32,775 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £41,427 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for nursery teachers?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% 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 South Shields?

Live nursery teacher openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a nursery teacher in South Shields increase their salary?

Nursery Teachers in South Shields 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 South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £34,500 per year. In South Shields it's £32,775 per year — a discount of £1,725 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Teacher jobs in South Shields

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