How Much Will I Get Paid?
We think teachers should be rewarded for the important work they do, so there's a generous salary on offer in Scotland. From April 2008:
- Classroom Teachers at the top of the scale will earn £32,583
- Chartered Teachers can earn up to £39,942
- Head Teachers can expect to earn from £40,290 to £78,642
Scotland has a salary scale for Classroom Teachers:
| Scale Point | 01.04.08 | 01.04.09 | 01.04.10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | £20,427 | £20,937 | £21,438 |
| 1 | £24,501 | £25,113 | £25,716 |
| 2 | £25,956 | £26,604 | £27,243 |
| 3 | £27,432 | £28,119 | £28,794 |
| 4 | £29,025 | £29,751 | £30,465 |
| 5 | £30,864 | £31,635 | £32,394 |
| 6 | £32,583 | £33,399 | £34,200 |
All teachers are placed on Point 0 for their first year in teaching.
After this probationary year, if you are successful in becoming a full registered teacher, your salary will increase by one increment each year.
Will I get paid more if I have experience outside teaching?
If you've got relevant career experience, it is possible to jump up to four points on the salary scale after successful completion of your probationary year. This is dependent on the relevance of your experience to the post to which you are appointed. You will need to discuss this with your employer who will then decide at which salary point you should be placed on the Main Grade salary scale.
Is there extra money if I teach in a remote part of Scotland?
Yes. If you teach on certain islands or in a remote school, you might get an allowance on top of your salary:
- Distant Island Allowance: £1,728
- Remote Schools Allowance: £1,122 or £2,100