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Secondary Teacher Salary in South Shields

How much does a secondary teacher earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£40,660 per year

per year in South Shields · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£40,660 per year£46,630 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near South Shields

Compare average secondary teacher pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

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

How much do similar professions to Secondary Teacher get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in South Shields

How much does a secondary teacher earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in South Shields is £40,660 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

South Shields tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for secondary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire secondary teachers in South Shields?

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

How can a secondary teacher in South Shields increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in South Shields 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.

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

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In South Shields it's £40,660 per year — a discount of £2,140 per year versus the UK average.

Secondary Teacher jobs in South Shields

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