Salary guide · Kirkwall
How much does a primary teacher earn in Kirkwall?
Average base salary in Kirkwall
£38,190 per year
per year in Kirkwall · 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 Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average primary teacher pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average primary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £47,436 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames | £44,220 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall This location | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Lampeter | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a primary teacher in Kirkwall is £38,190 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live primary teacher openings in Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Primary Teachers in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in Kirkwall from schools, trusts and agencies.
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