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Salary guide · Greater London

Substitute Teacher Salary in Greater London

How much does a substitute teacher earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£47,725 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£36,398 per year£47,725 per year£56,447 per year

Substitute Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Substitute Teacher pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for substitute teachers near Greater London

Compare average substitute teacher pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage substitute teacher salaryJobs
Greater London This location£47,725 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£45,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£41,085 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£39,425 per yearView jobs
Grays£39,425 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£39,425 per yearView jobs
Greenock£39,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about substitute teacher pay in Greater London

How much does a substitute teacher earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a substitute teacher in Greater London is £47,725 per year, typically ranging from £36,398 per year to £56,447 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for substitute teachers?

Greater London pays substitute teachers around 15% 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 Greater London?

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

How can a substitute teacher in Greater London increase their salary?

Substitute Teachers in Greater London 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 Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Greater London it's £47,725 per year — a premium of £6,225 per year versus the UK average.

Substitute Teacher jobs in Greater London

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