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Primary Teacher Salary in Shetland Islands

How much does a primary teacher earn in Shetland Islands?

Average base salary in Shetland Islands

£38,190 per year

per year in Shetland Islands · 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 Shetland Islands is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Shetland Islands

Compare average primary teacher pay in Shetland Islands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Shetland Islands This location£38,190 per yearView jobs
Shaftesbury£38,190 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£38,190 per yearView jobs
Sherborne£38,190 per yearView jobs
Shipley£38,190 per yearView jobs
Shrewsbury£38,190 per yearView jobs
Shropshire£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Shetland Islands

How much does a primary teacher earn in Shetland Islands?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands a well-paid area for primary teachers?

Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands?

Live primary teacher openings in Shetland Islands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a primary teacher in Shetland Islands increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands and nationally?

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

Primary Teacher jobs in Shetland Islands

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