Money

Teacher Money

Pay scales, PPA, pensions, maternity pay, discounts and directed time — clear answers grounded in current UK guidance.

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PPA entitlement

Plus calculator.

Pay scales

How the structure works.

Pay calculator

Explore salary figures.

A practical look at teacher discounts — from classroom supplies to software — and how to avoid mediocre ‘educator’ offers.

What directed time means, how the annual allocation typically works, and how to read a directed time budget.

How teacher pay scales work in England: main pay range, upper pay range, leadership pay — and how to verify the current figures.

PPA entitlement explained for UK teachers, plus a simple calculator and what to do if your PPA is regularly lost.

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