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SENCO Salary in Scotland

How much does a senco earn in Scotland?

Average base salary in Scotland

£48,880 per year

per year in Scotland · MPS/UPS + TLR1/2, or Leadership

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,420 per year£48,880 per year£61,100 per year

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator. A teacher role with statutory responsibility for SEND provision — usually MPS/UPS plus a TLR. SENCO pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for sencos near Scotland

Compare average senco pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage senco salaryJobs
Sandbach£49,400 per yearView jobs
Sandown£49,400 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£49,400 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£49,400 per yearView jobs
Seaford£49,400 per yearView jobs
Scotland This location£48,880 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders£48,880 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to SENCO get paid in Scotland?

Frequently asked questions about senco pay in Scotland

How much does a senco earn in Scotland?

The average salary for a senco in Scotland is £48,880 per year, typically ranging from £40,420 per year to £61,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scotland a well-paid area for sencos?

Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for sencos. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire sencos in Scotland?

Live senco openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a senco in Scotland increase their salary?

SENCOs in Scotland typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR1/2, or Leadership, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between senco pay in Scotland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £52,000 per year. In Scotland it's £48,880 per year — a discount of £3,120 per year versus the UK average.

SENCO jobs in Scotland

Live senco vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.

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