Salary

Teachers' pay is on a national scale.
At present a teacher can expect to start on at least £20,133.
A teacher can proceed through the Main Pay Scale to the Upper Pay Scale to £35,000.
In London, there are additional allowances for the higher cost of living. Starting at £25,000 in 2008.
Taking on extra responsibilities / gaining promotion moves you more quickly up the pay scale.
Headteachers of large secondary schools in London at the top of their scale earn over £100,000.

Teachers' Salaries - Details of what you can expect to earn are at:

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