Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a science teacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£40,375 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP
Secondary science teacher (physics, chemistry, biology). Shortage subject — Levelling Up Premium may apply. Science Teacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average science teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a science teacher in Dorset is £40,375 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 science teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 3 live science teacher openings in Dorset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Science Teachers in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Dorset it's £40,375 per year — a discount of £2,125 per year versus the UK average.
Live science teacher vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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