Salary guide · South Shields
How much does a primary teacher earn in South Shields?
Average base salary in South Shields
£38,190 per year
per year in South Shields · 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 South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average primary teacher pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average primary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £41,004 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £38,592 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £38,592 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £38,592 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields This location | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a primary teacher in South Shields is £38,190 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Shields 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 South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Primary Teachers in South Shields 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 South Shields it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in South Shields from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Primary Teacher jobs in South ShieldsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.