Salary guide · Newcastle
How much does a primary teacher earn in Newcastle?
Average base salary in Newcastle
£37,788 per year
per year in Newcastle · 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 Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average primary teacher pay in Newcastle and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average primary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £38,592 per year | View jobs |
| Gateshead | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Sunderland | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Durham | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle This location | £37,788 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a primary teacher in Newcastle is £37,788 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newcastle tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live primary teacher openings in Newcastle rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Primary Teachers in Newcastle 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 Newcastle it's £37,788 per year — a discount of £2,412 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in Newcastle from schools, trusts and agencies.
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