Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a reception teacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£39,425 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent
Reception Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Reception Teacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average reception teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average reception teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a reception teacher in Dorset is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for reception teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Reception Teachers in Dorset 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.
Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Dorset it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live reception teacher vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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