Teachers of English as a foreign language Pay Data UK — 2025

Teachers of English as a foreign language roles in the UK earn a median of £39,783 per year, equivalent to £23.10 per hour as of 2025. This represents a 6.1% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £32,440 to £56,736 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Teachers of English as a foreign language roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Teachers of English as a foreign language

Teachers of English as a foreign language teach students to speak and write the English language, either for the first time or building on their existing knowledge.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• teaches English as a foreign language and assists in the tuition of foreign languages
• plans and prepares language lessons and materials
• encourages conversations in English to improve students confidence and understanding
• sets and marks tests and gives feedback on student's performance
• organises students' participation in cultural activities and social events

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no pre-set academic entry requirements, however, many employers may require you to have a Teaching English as a Foreign Language course. TEFL courses require students to be 18 and to have a good level of English. A DBS check may be required.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.