How much do supply teachers get paid in Brighton?

With Sussex Teachers, qualified supply teachers in Brighton earn £130 a day and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) earn £120 a day for day to day supply. Long-term roles are paid to scale, from £174.71 a day on M1 up to £240.72 a day on M6, paid weekly through PAYE with holiday pay included.

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Supply pay at a glance.

Sussex Teachers pay rates, November 2026
RolePay
ECT, day to day supply£120 a day
Qualified teacher, day to day supply£130 a day
ECT, long-term role (M1)£174.71 a day
Experienced teacher, long-term role (up to M6)Up to £240.72 a day
Teaching assistantAround £14.50 an hour

Everyone is paid weekly through PAYE. No umbrella companies. Holiday pay included.

Your pay questions, answered.

What is the difference between day to day and long-term supply pay?

Day to day supply is paid at a daily rate: £130 a day for qualified teachers and £120 a day for ECTs.

Long-term roles, usually a term or more in one school, are paid to scale instead, from £174.71 a day on M1 up to £240.72 a day on M6.

How much do ECTs get paid for supply teaching?

ECTs earn £120 a day for day to day supply with Sussex Teachers.

In a long-term role you are paid to scale at the M1 rate of £174.71 a day, and a long-term role is how you can complete your induction with us.

How much do teaching assistants get paid?

Teaching assistants earn around £14.50 an hour with Sussex Teachers, paid weekly through PAYE.

See our teaching assistant jobs page.

How and when are supply teachers paid?

Every week, directly through PAYE.

Your income tax and National Insurance are deducted before you're paid, so there are no unexpected end of year tax bills.

Do you use umbrella companies?

No. Sussex Teachers pays you directly through PAYE, with no umbrella company and no hidden payroll deductions.

Is holiday pay included?

Yes. Holiday pay is included in your pay.

Do supply teachers get a pension?

Yes. You can opt in to Nest, a portable government pension scheme, and we make contributions after 3 months of service.

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