Starting salary
Starting pay compares well with other graduate professions.
A newly qualified teacher will earn a minimum of £21,588 (£27,000 in inner London) but could start higher up the scale depending on previous experience.
This makes teaching one of the most financially secure and rewarding career options open to you, comparing favourably with other sectors.
Find out more about teachers' pay and benefits.
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