Teacher salary in London
Most teacher ads in London pay £38,000 – £51,000 a year before tax, and £55,000 – £70,000 for upper-pay-range and leadership roles. London pay is usually 10–20% higher than the rest of the UK, but so is rent, so compare the full package: pension contribution, bonus, holiday and how many days you need to be in the office.
What employers ask for
Most teacher job ads in London ask for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), an enhanced DBS check and a degree in your subject; teachers trained abroad can apply for QTS. The sectors hiring most are state schools and academies, independent schools and international schools, and many openings are in schools across all London boroughs.
Visa sponsorship and right to work
Most roles need the right to work in the UK. Some employers sponsor a Skilled Worker visa, and the ad usually says so: search the description for "sponsorship". See our visa sponsorship jobs for employers that hire from abroad.
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