Teacher Pay Guides & Articles
In-depth guides covering everything from pay scales and pensions to tax codes and career progression. Written specifically for teachers in England.
Teacher Pay Scales 2026/27 Explained
A complete guide to how teacher pay scales work in England, including Main, Upper, and Leadership ranges.
Read guideMain Pay Range (M1-M6) Guide
Everything you need to know about the Main Pay Range, from starting salary to progression through the six pay points.
Read guideUpper Pay Range (UPS) Guide
How to apply for and progress through the Upper Pay Range, including evidence requirements and thresholds.
Read guideLeadership Pay Scales Guide
Understanding the leadership pay bands for heads, deputies, and assistant heads, and how pay is set.
Read guideTLR Payments Explained
A breakdown of Teaching and Learning Responsibility payments: TLR1, TLR2, and TLR3 eligibility and amounts.
Read guideSEN Allowance Guide
Who qualifies for the Special Educational Needs allowance and how much it adds to your salary.
Read guideTeachers' Pension Scheme Guide
How the Teachers' Pension Scheme works, what you pay in, and what you can expect to receive in retirement.
Read guideTPS Contribution Rates 2026/27
The tiered contribution rates for the Teachers' Pension Scheme and how they apply to your salary.
Read guideIncome Tax for Teachers
How income tax works for teachers, including personal allowances, tax bands, and the impact of pension contributions.
Read guideNational Insurance for Teachers
Understanding your National Insurance contributions, thresholds, and what they fund.
Read guideStudent Loan Repayments for Teachers
How student loan repayments are deducted from your teacher salary across all plan types.
Read guideTeacher Maternity Pay Guide
Statutory and occupational maternity pay for teachers, including Burgundy Book entitlements.
Read guideTeacher Paternity Leave Guide
Paternity leave and pay entitlements for teachers, including shared parental leave options.
Read guidePart-Time Teacher Pay Guide
How part-time teacher salaries are calculated, including directed hours and pro-rata entitlements.
Read guideSupply Teacher Pay Rates Guide
Daily rates for supply teachers, agency vs direct booking, and how to negotiate your rate.
Read guideECT (NQT) Salary Guide 2026/27
Starting salaries for Early Career Teachers, regional differences, and what to expect in your first two years.
Read guidePay Progression for Teachers
How teacher pay progression works, performance-related pay decisions, and appealing your pay outcome.
Read guideLondon Weighting for Teachers
Inner London, Outer London, and Fringe area pay uplifts explained with boundary maps.
Read guideTeacher Pay Rise 2026/27
The latest teacher pay award, how it compares to inflation, and what it means for your take-home pay.
Read guideUnderstanding Your Tax Code
How to read your tax code, common codes for teachers, and what to do if yours is wrong.
Read guideSalary Sacrifice for Teachers
Cycle to work, childcare vouchers, and other salary sacrifice schemes available to teachers.
Read guideTeacher Sick Pay Entitlements
Full pay and half pay entitlements for teacher sick leave, including long-term absence.
Read guideTeacher Redundancy Guide
Your rights during redundancy, statutory and enhanced pay, and the consultation process.
Read guideAcademy vs Maintained School Pay
How pay differs between academies and maintained schools, and what STPCD means for you.
Read guideTeaching Abroad: Pay Comparison
Comparing teacher salaries internationally, including tax-free packages and cost of living.
Read guideTeacher Overtime & Extra Duties Pay
Understanding directed hours, additional responsibilities, and extra duty payments.
Read guideHead Teacher Salary Guide
How head teacher salaries are set, including school size, pay bands, and discretionary payments.
Read guideTA vs Teacher Pay Comparison
Comparing teaching assistant and qualified teacher salaries, progression, and career paths.
Read guideTeacher Holiday Entitlement Guide
School holidays, directed days, and how teacher leave differs from other professions.
Read guideTeacher Budget & Financial Planning
Practical budgeting tips for teachers, from managing monthly pay to saving for the future.
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