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Substitute Teacher Salary in Reading

How much does a substitute teacher earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£43,160 per year

per year in Reading · 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 Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for substitute teachers near Reading

Compare average substitute teacher pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage substitute teacher salaryJobs
Redbridge£45,650 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£43,160 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£39,425 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£39,425 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£39,425 per yearView jobs
Redcar£39,425 per yearView jobs
Redditch£39,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about substitute teacher pay in Reading

How much does a substitute teacher earn in Reading?

The average salary for a substitute teacher in Reading 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 Reading a well-paid area for substitute teachers?

Reading 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 Reading?

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

How can a substitute teacher in Reading increase their salary?

Substitute Teachers in Reading 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 Reading and nationally?

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

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