Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a secondary teacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£40,660 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD MPS/UPS
Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average secondary teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average secondary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a secondary teacher in Dorset is £40,660 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 secondary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live secondary teacher openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Secondary Teachers in Dorset 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 £42,800 per year. In Dorset it's £40,660 per year — a discount of £2,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live secondary teacher vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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