Salary guide · Essex
How much does a primary teacher earn in Essex?
Average base salary in Essex
£38,190 per year
per year in Essex · STPCD MPS/UPS
Class teacher in a primary school (Reception to Year 6). Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Primary Teacher pay in Essex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average primary teacher pay in Essex and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a primary teacher in Essex is £38,190 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Essex tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 3 live primary teacher openings in Essex on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Primary Teachers in Essex 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 £40,200 per year. In Essex it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in Essex from schools, trusts and agencies.
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