Salary guide · Kent
How much does a secondary teacher earn in Kent?
Average base salary in Kent
£40,660 per year
per year in Kent · STPCD MPS/UPS
Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Kent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average secondary teacher pay in Kent and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average secondary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £50,504 per year | View jobs |
| Kent This location | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Kelso | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Kendal | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Keswick | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Kettering | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Kidderminster | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a secondary teacher in Kent is £40,660 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kent 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 Kent rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Secondary Teachers in Kent 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 Kent it's £40,660 per year — a discount of £2,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live secondary teacher vacancies in Kent from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Secondary Teacher jobs in KentLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.