What is the structure of the pay scale for teachers in the U.K.?
Teachers are paid based on experience and responsibilities, so for example, two newly qualified teachers working in KS1 and KS2 would be paid the same. A teacher’s salary increases every year until they reach threshold, when they need to apply for a pay increase (basically fill in a form detailing how you contribute to the school you work in.) Teachers who take on extra responsibilities (such as management roles) may be awarded a TLR (teaching and learning responsibility payment.) For further details have a look at http://www.teachers.org.uk – The National Union of Teachers website.
