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Secondary Teacher Salary in South East England

How much does a secondary teacher earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£43,656 per year

per year in South East England · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£32,283 per year£43,656 per year£50,066 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near South East England

Compare average secondary teacher pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
South East England This location£43,656 per yearView jobs
South West England£41,088 per yearView jobs
Solihull£40,660 per yearView jobs
Somerset£40,660 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£40,660 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£40,660 per yearView jobs
South Shields£40,660 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in South East England

How much does a secondary teacher earn in South East England?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in South East England is £43,656 per year, typically ranging from £32,283 per year to £50,066 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

South East England pays secondary teachers around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which schools and agencies hire secondary teachers in South East England?

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

How can a secondary teacher in South East England increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in South East England typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between secondary teacher pay in South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In South East England it's £43,656 per year — a premium of £856 per year versus the UK average.

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