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Student Mentor Salary in South Shields

How much does a student mentor earn in South Shields?

Average base salary in South Shields

£23,750 per year

per year in South Shields · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£23,750 per year£28,500 per year

Student Mentor roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Student Mentor pay in South Shields is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for student mentors near South Shields

Compare average student mentor pay in South Shields and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage student mentor salaryJobs
South East England£25,500 per yearView jobs
South West England£24,000 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£24,000 per yearView jobs
Southampton£24,000 per yearView jobs
South Shields This location£23,750 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£23,750 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£23,750 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Student Mentor get paid in South Shields?

Frequently asked questions about student mentor pay in South Shields

How much does a student mentor earn in South Shields?

The average salary for a student mentor in South Shields is £23,750 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £28,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Shields a well-paid area for student mentors?

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

Which schools and agencies hire student mentors in South Shields?

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

How can a student mentor in South Shields increase their salary?

Student Mentors in South Shields typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between student mentor pay in South Shields and nationally?

Nationally the average is £25,000 per year. In South Shields it's £23,750 per year — a discount of £1,250 per year versus the UK average.

Student Mentor jobs in South Shields

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