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Primary Teacher Salary in Kent

How much does a primary teacher earn in Kent?

Average base salary in Kent

£38,190 per year

per year in Kent · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£38,190 per year£46,630 per year

Class teacher in a primary school (Reception to Year 6). Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Primary Teacher pay in Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher job openings in Kent

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Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Kent

Compare average primary teacher pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Kensington and Chelsea£47,436 per yearView jobs
Kent This location£38,190 per yearView jobs
Kelso£38,190 per yearView jobs
Kendal£38,190 per yearView jobs
Keswick£38,190 per yearView jobs
Kettering£38,190 per yearView jobs
Kidderminster£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Kent

How much does a primary teacher earn in Kent?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Kent is £38,190 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kent a well-paid area for primary teachers?

Kent tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire primary teachers in Kent?

There are currently 1 live primary teacher opening in Kent on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a primary teacher in Kent increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Kent 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 primary teacher pay in Kent and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In Kent it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.

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