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Substitute Teacher Salary in Colchester

How much does a substitute teacher earn in Colchester?

Average base salary in Colchester

£39,425 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£39,425 per year£46,630 per year

Substitute Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Substitute Teacher pay in Colchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for substitute teachers near Colchester

Compare average substitute teacher pay in Colchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage substitute teacher salaryJobs
Colchester This location£39,425 per yearView jobs
Clydebank£39,425 per yearView jobs
Coatbridge£39,425 per yearView jobs
Cockermouth£39,425 per yearView jobs
Coleraine£39,425 per yearView jobs
Colne£39,425 per yearView jobs
Colwyn Bay£39,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about substitute teacher pay in Colchester

How much does a substitute teacher earn in Colchester?

The average salary for a substitute teacher in Colchester is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Colchester a well-paid area for substitute teachers?

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

Which schools and agencies hire substitute teachers in Colchester?

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

How can a substitute teacher in Colchester increase their salary?

Substitute Teachers in Colchester typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

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

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Colchester it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.

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