About UPS1 (Upper Pay Scale 1)
First year on upper pay scale. Must demonstrate highly competent teaching.
These are England & Wales rates outside London. Inner London, Outer London, and London Fringe areas have higher pay scales.
All Teacher Pay Points
| Scale Point | Salary | Take Home/Month |
|---|---|---|
| M1 (Main Scale 1) | £31,650 | £2,192 |
| M2 (Main Scale 2) | £33,483 | £2,302 |
| M3 (Main Scale 3) | £35,389 | £2,417 |
| M4 (Main Scale 4) | £37,322 | £2,533 |
| M5 (Main Scale 5) | £39,483 | £2,662 |
| M6 (Main Scale 6) | £41,333 | £2,773 |
| UPS1 (Upper Pay Scale 1) | £44,870 | £2,986 |
| UPS2 (Upper Pay Scale 2) | £46,525 | £3,085 |
| UPS3 (Upper Pay Scale 3) | £48,532 | £3,205 |
| Leadership L1 | £50,122 | £3,301 |
| Leadership L10 | £60,488 | £3,803 |
| Leadership L20 | £74,283 | £4,470 |
| Leadership L30 | £90,773 | £5,267 |
Teachers' Pension
Teachers contribute 7.4% to 11.7% to the Teachers' Pension Scheme depending on salary. This reduces take home pay but provides one of the best defined benefit pensions available.
Teacher Pay: Upper Pay Scale 1
UPS1 (Upper Pay Scale 1) represents experienced teachers who have demonstrated substantial and sustained classroom performance. The transition from M6 to UPS1 comes with an expectation that teachers contribute to the wider school beyond their own classroom. UPS teachers are expected to mentor, lead projects, and contribute to school improvement.
Total Compensation at £38,174
The headline salary of £38,174 does not capture the full value of a teaching package. The Teachers' Pension employer contribution adds approximately £10,948/year. Combined with term-time working (13 weeks holiday versus 5.6 weeks minimum for other workers), the effective value is substantially higher than comparable private sector salaries. See £38,174 salary after tax for the take home breakdown.
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