Classroom Teacher Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator

Looking at a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, term-time only or annualised hours? This calculator shows how your pay would look for a Classroom Teacher under different reduced or compressed patterns compared to full-time. Compare FTE and annual pay so you can weigh up options.

Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: School Teachers' Pay (England). Main (M1–M6) and Upper (U1–U3) are statutory rest-of-England points from STPCD 2025/26. Leading Practitioner uses published min–max; spine points are evenly spaced within that range (schools may set different points inside the range). Leadership uses statutory L1 minimum and L43 maximum; intermediate points are linearly interpolated for the calculator (actual L2–L42 are in STPCD). Allowances: London uplifts auto-switch by band (M1 / U1 / L1 / LP min vs zonal STPCD 2025/26); TLR and SEN as statutory ranges (see _meta.allowancesFootnote). Support: NJC SCP 5–12; STPCD zonal uplifts do not apply. Schools may use other SCP ranges.

Figures are illustrative. We pro-rate full-time band pay by FTE (e.g. 0.8 for 4-day week, 0.9 for 9-day fortnight). Term-time and annualised hours use the same dataset; employer rules may differ.
All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.

Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator

You'll see:

Full-time pay vs your chosen pattern (e.g. 4-day week, term-time)
Pro-rated annual pay and the difference

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Frequently asked questions

About this role

What is a Classroom Teacher?

A Classroom Teacher in England is a qualified teacher (QTS) who plans and delivers lessons, assesses pupils and supports their progress. They work in maintained schools, academies or free schools, usually on the Main or Upper Pay Range (STPCD).

Typical demands, progression and balance

If you enjoy being with pupils and helping them learn, most terms bring variety and moments that feel worthwhile. How busy it is, and how your pay looks, will still depend on your school, subject and the age groups you teach. Some teachers later take on a TLR, lead practitioner work or a route towards senior leadership; others are very happy to stay in the classroom, and that is a valued path too.

What about 4-day weeks or compressed hours?

Many employers support 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, term-time only or annualised hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with your chosen pattern for your band.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.