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As a teacher
Did you know that a newly qualified
teacher in Wales earns a minimum of £20,133 (from September 2007)* but could start higher
up the scale depending on previous experience?
The earning power of teachers in Wales, from newly qualified to head
teacher status, is far higher than you’d imagine and compares well
with other graduate professions.
Salary progression
The profession offers excellent early opportunities to progress
fast. Subject to performance, new teachers automatically rise up the
main pay scale each year and a qualified teacher in Wales starting
at the bottom of the salary range and making good progress could
expect to earn £29,427* per annum after 5 years of teaching.
You can improve on this by either accepting additional teaching and learning responsibilities, taking on a leadership role such as a head or assistant head teacher, or simply performing very well as a class teacher.
Those who wish to remain in the classroom while developing their careers can earn up to £48,363*. Whilst school leaders (headteachers, deputy and assistant headteachers) can earn excellent salaries that are linked to the size and profile of the school. For example a new headteacher of a small Primary school in Wales might earn £39,525*, whilst an experienced headteacher of a large Secondary school with sixth form could earn £98,022*.
You will be surprised by how rewarding a teaching career can be. With starting salaries matching what you’d receive in many other professions, your experience and performance can see you achieve rapid progression, and enjoy the financial rewards to match.
To find out about the teaching pay scale click here.
* Salaries quoted as of January 2007 and are subject to change annually |
