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Psychology Teacher Salary in South Shields

How much does a psychology teacher earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£39,425 per year

per year in South Shields · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£39,425 per year£46,630 per year

Psychology Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Psychology Teacher pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for psychology teachers near South Shields

Compare average psychology teacher pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage psychology teacher salaryJobs
South East England£42,330 per yearView jobs
South West England£39,840 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£39,840 per yearView jobs
Southampton£39,840 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£39,425 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£39,425 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£39,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Psychology Teacher get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about psychology teacher pay in South Shields

How much does a psychology teacher earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a psychology teacher in South Shields is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for psychology teachers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire psychology teachers in South Shields?

Live psychology teacher openings in South Shields rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a psychology teacher in South Shields increase their salary?

Psychology Teachers in South Shields typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between psychology teacher pay in South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In South Shields it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.

Psychology Teacher jobs in South Shields

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