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Supply Teacher Umbrella Pay

Umbrella pay calculator for daily and long-term supply teachers

Typical day rate: £100–£200/dayCalculator pre-set to: £150/dayTax year: 2026/27

Supply teachers working through education staffing agencies are frequently paid via umbrella companies. Day rates range from around £100/day for unqualified cover supervisors to £180–£220/day for experienced specialist teachers. This calculator is pre-set for £150/day — a typical rate for a qualified secondary school teacher — over 39 term-time weeks. Adjust the weeks and rate to match your actual working pattern.

Supply Teacher Umbrella Pay Umbrella Pay Calculator

Umbrella Pay Calculator

Updated for 2026/27 tax year

Free Tool

Your Rates

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Umbrella Details

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This assumes a standard assignment rate (what the agency pays the umbrella). Employer NI at 15% and apprenticeship levy at 0.5% are deducted from this before your gross pay is calculated.

Your Results

Annual Take-Home

£20,760

29.0% overall deduction

Monthly Take-Home

£1,730

after all deductions

Weekly Take-Home

£532.32

from £750/wk

Daily Take-Home

£106.46

from £150/day rate

Pay Breakdown (annual)

Employer's NI (15%)
12.4%£3,638
Apprenticeship Levy (0.5%)
0.5%£146
Umbrella Margin
2.7%£780
Income Tax (PAYE)
7.8%£2,275
Employee NI
3.1%£910
Pension Contribution
2.5%£741
Take-Home Pay ✓
71.0%£20,760

Detailed Breakdown

Assignment Rate (Annual)£29,250
Less: Employer NI£3,638
Less: Apprenticeship Levy£146
Less: Umbrella Margin£780
= Gross Salary£24,686
Less: Pension Contribution£741
Less: Income Tax (PAYE)£2,275
Less: Employee NI£910
= Net Take-Home Pay£20,760

For guidance only. Consult a qualified accountant for personal tax advice. Rates correct for 2026/27 tax year.

Typical Take-Home at Different Day Rates

Based on 48 weeks/year, 5 days/week, £25/week margin, 3% pension. 2026/27 rates.

Day RateAnnual AssignmentGross SalaryAnnual Take-HomeDaily Take-Home% Retained
£100£24,000£19,830£17,369£72.3772%
£150(typical)£36,000£29,970£24,451£101.8868%
£200£48,000£40,110£31,532£131.3866%
£250£60,000£50,250£38,614£160.8964%
£300£72,000£60,390£44,533£185.5562%

Supply Contractor: Key Considerations

Term-Time Working

Supply teachers typically work 38–40 weeks per year (term time only). The calculator default uses 39 weeks. If you work in school holidays (independent schools, alternative provision), adjust accordingly.

Umbrella Margin Impact

At lower day rates, the umbrella margin represents a larger proportion of your income. At £150/day, a £20/week margin is around 2.7% of your weekly assignment rate. Compare this to a £25/week margin at £500/day which is only 1%. Shop around for competitive margins if you're on lower rates.

Pay Scales & QTS

Day rates vary based on Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), years of experience, and subject specialism. STEM teachers (Maths, Physics, Computer Science) typically command 10–20% premium over other subjects due to teacher shortage.

Holiday Pay for Supply Teachers

Supply teachers are entitled to 12.07% holiday pay on their earnings. How this is paid varies by umbrella company — check whether it is rolled-up in your regular pay or accrued and paid at end of term.

IR35 in Supply Contracting

Supply teaching is generally considered inside IR35 — teachers are typically under the direction and control of the school. Limited company structures are rarely appropriate for supply teaching. Umbrella or direct agency PAYE are the standard compliant payment methods.

Frequently Asked Questions