26 Nov 2023
Teacher Pay Scales 2024 | How much are teachers paid? | 'M' ranges explained
Mohamed Diallo
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Overview of Teachers' Pay
Teaching is a profession that requires dedication, patience, and a heart for nurturing young minds. In recent times, teachers' unions have successfully advocated for improved pay scales, bringing some good news to educators across the UK. From September 2023, teachers saw a 6.5% increase in pay.
How to earn more as an Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Understanding the Pay Scale System
The pay scale system is used to determine a teacher's salary based on their position, performance and responsibilities. The system consists of several categories, each with its own set of parameters and pay range.
Today we'll be looking at the 'M', or 'main' pay range for the academic year 2023/24:
And what about after that?
After the 'M' scale, comes the 'U' scale – the 'upper' pay range. Check out our full 'U' pay scale guide here.
For more, check out our full overview of pay for teachers for the 2023/24 academic year, and our salary guide for Early Career Teachers.
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