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Substitute Teacher Salary in Cambridge

How much does a substitute teacher earn in Cambridge?

Average base salary in Cambridge

£43,160 per year

per year in Cambridge · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£32,916 per year£43,160 per year£51,047 per year

Substitute Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Substitute Teacher pay in Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for substitute teachers near Cambridge

Compare average substitute teacher pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage substitute teacher salaryJobs
Camden£48,970 per yearView jobs
Cambridge This location£43,160 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire£43,160 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly£39,425 per yearView jobs
Callander£39,425 per yearView jobs
Camberley£39,425 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£39,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Substitute Teacher get paid in Cambridge?

Frequently asked questions about substitute teacher pay in Cambridge

How much does a substitute teacher earn in Cambridge?

The average salary for a substitute teacher in Cambridge is £43,160 per year, typically ranging from £32,916 per year to £51,047 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridge a well-paid area for substitute teachers?

Cambridge pays substitute teachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent.

Which schools and agencies hire substitute teachers in Cambridge?

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

How can a substitute teacher in Cambridge increase their salary?

Substitute Teachers in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between substitute teacher pay in Cambridge and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Cambridge it's £43,160 per year — a premium of £1,660 per year versus the UK average.

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