Teachers' pay and allowances

Advice on leaders and teachers' pay scales, TLR, pay safeguarding and equal pay.

Teacher pay structure

Guidance on how teachers’ pay is structured in England and Wales, including allowances and additional ranges or scales.

Advice on teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments and other allowances, including SEN / ALN.

Part-time teachers are paid on a pro rata basis according to the proportion of the normal school week for which they are employed.

Guidance aimed at new teachers and those returning to teaching service after a break.

Salary scales for teachers, support staff and leaders in schools and colleges in England and Wales.

Pay safeguarding applies when your employer determines your pay should be reduced. It allows a period of time for you to adjust to the lower pay.

This Q&A document is a comprehensive overview to the teachers’ pay structure and classroom teachers’ pay scales.

Frequently asked questions on pay scale, allowances for additional responsibilities and pay progression.

The STPCD sets out an overall leadership pay range that puts an upper and lower limit on pay for all leadership teachers.