2021: How Much Do Unqualified
Teachers Earn In The UK?

2021: How Much Do Unqualified Teachers Earn in The UK?

2021 NASUWT pay scale ranges for the UK are presented below showing min-max ranges for different levels of employment. Min and Max ranges are determined by location, experience and competence.

Comparison tables for England, Northern Ireland and Wales (including fringe, outer London and inner London pay scales).

2021 Pay Scale Ranges for Unqualified Teachers UK

LOCATION	MINIMUM (1)	MAXIMUM (6)
England	£18,169	£28,735
Northern Ireland	£15,358	£15,358
Wales	£18,169	£28,735
Fringe	£19,363	£29,924
Outer London	£21,582	£32,151
Inner London	£22,849	£33,410

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NASUWT Pay Scales For Unqualified Teachers UK 2021

The pay scale below applies in England as well as to any schools and academy trusts which follow the NASUWT’s pay policy. However the pay scale excludes London and the Fringe.

2021: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale: England

SPINE POINT	1 SEPT 2020 TO 31 AUG 2021
1 (Min)	£18,169
2	£20,282
3	£22,394
4	£24,507
5	£26,622
6 (Max)	£28,735

2021: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale: Wales

SPINE POINT	1 SEPT 2020 TO 31 AUG 2021
1 (Min)	£18,169
2	£20,282
3	£22,394
4	£24,507
5	£26,622
6 (Max)	£28,735

2021: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale: Northern Ireland

SPINE POINT	1 SEPT 2020 TO 31 AUG 2021
1 (Min)	£15,358
2	£15,358
3	£15,358
4	£15,358
5	£15,358
6 (Max)	£15,358

2021: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale: Fringe

SPINE POINT	1 SEPT 2020 TO 31 AUG 2021
1 (Min)	£19,363
2	£21,473
3	£23,587
4	£25,699
5	£27,812
6 (Max)	£29,924

2021: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale: Outer London

SPINE POINT	1 SEPT 2020 TO 31 AUG 2021
1 (Min)	£21,582
2	£23,696
3	£25,809
4	£27,926
5	£30,037
6 (Max)	£32,151

2021: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale: Inner London

SPINE POINT	1 SEPT 2020 TO 31 AUG 2021
1 (Min)	£22,849
2	£24,962
3	£27,075
4	£29,187
5	£31,298
6 (Max)	£33,410

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