How many principal jobs are listed in the UK?

SchoolJobs currently lists 16 live principal vacancies in the UK. The number changes as schools publish new vacancies and closing dates pass.

Where does this data come from, and is it free to apply?

From the DfE Teaching Vacancies service (Open Government Licence v3.0) and licensed feeds. Pay is shown exactly as published, a recruiter is named only where evidence confirms it (otherwise “Employer not confirmed”), and SchoolJobs never charges candidates.

Principal Jobs

SchoolJobs lists 16 live principal vacancies across the UK right now, 5 of them added in the last 7 days. The most adverts are in Birmingham, Bradford and Croydon. Each listing shows the employer, closing date and how to apply, and a free job alert emails you new matches.

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Assistant Principal with English Teaching Responsibilities
King's Leadership Phoenix Academy · Liverpool
£60,619–£66,956 FTE
Full time· Closes 24 Nov
Teacher of English with Additional Assistant Principal Responsibilities King’s Leadership Phoenix Academy - Wavertree, Liverpool Part of Great Schools Trust Salary: MPS/UPS or Leadership Scale L6-L10…
Posted 3 days ago
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Principal
Euler Academy · Hull
£70,273–£81,455 FTE
Full time· Closes 3 Dec
Are you an inspiring and dedicated school leader who believes every child can succeed, regardless of their additional needs? Do you want to lead a welcoming and inclusive school where staff…
Posted 7 days ago
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Assistant Principal - SENDCo
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln · Lincoln
£53,586–£59,137 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 27 Nov
Support staff in understanding the needs of SEND pupils and how to meet them effectively through observations of pupils, strategy planning and high quality CPD Supporting staff with the development…
Posted 7 days ago
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Deputy Principal
Brook Academy · Gloucester
£72,032–£79,460 a year
Full time· Closes 1 Dec
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Contract : Permanent Actual Salary : L13-L17 (£72,032 - £79,460) Start Date : April 2027 Your opportunity to be part of a specialist SEMH provision where every member of staff is…
Posted 8 days ago
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Principal
Lift Wishmore · Woking
£98,174–£112,353 a year
Full time· Closes 30 Nov
Lead with purpose. Rebuild connections. Transform futures. We are seeking an inspiring Principal to lead Lift Wishmore, a specialist school supporting primary and secondary-aged boys with social…
Posted 11 days ago
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Assistant Principal - Inclusion
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo · Rochester
Pay not stated
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Leadership Scale + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits. Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is looking for an Assistant…
Posted 23 days ago
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Lime Hills Academy · Nailsea
£85,547–£94,349 a year
Full time· Closes 22 Nov
Principal Contract: Permanent Actual Salary : L20 - L24 (£85,547 - £94,349) Start Date: January 2027 or at the earliest opportunity thereafter Your opportunity to lead a specialist SEMH provision…
Posted 24 days ago
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Assistant Principal (Inclusion)
CP Riverside School · Nottingham
£59,137–£65,278 FTE
Full time
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people?If you are ready to lead inclusion with purpose, work collaboratively and help shape better outcomes for our students…
Posted 24 days ago
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Deputy Principal
Unified Academy · Dorking
£72,763–£79,341 FTE
Full time
We are seeking an ambitious, trauma-informed, inspirational, and compassionate Deputy Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team. Working closely with the Principal, you will help shape the…
Posted 28 days ago
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Oasis Academy Hadley · Enfield
L33-39
Full time
Principal, Oasis Academy Hadley If you’re a proven school leader who’s looking for purpose, passion but also the right platform to inspire and transform a community, then this might be the…
Posted 1 month ago
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Headteacher
Peak School · High Peak
£81,457–£94,348 FTE
Full time· Closes 29 Nov
Job Title: Headteacher Location: Peak School, Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 6ES Grade/Scale: Leadership Pay Scale Contract: Full time, permanent Join Our Peak School Family At…
Posted 4 days ago
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Headteacher
The Avenue Special School · Reading
£117,624–£136,184 a year (actual)
Full time· Closes 4 Dec
The Avenue School is seeking an exceptional and visionary Headteacher to lead our specialist school into its next exciting chapter. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference to the…
Posted 7 days ago
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Courtlands School · Plymouth
£73,105–£84,669 a year (actual)
Full time
Post: Head of School Location: Courtlands School, Widey Lane, Plymouth, PL6 5JS FTE Salary Range: Leadership Scale L15 - L21; £73,105 - £84,669 Contract Type: Permanent, full time Contract Hours: 1.0…
Posted 11 days ago
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Headteacher
Lancaster School · Westcliff-on-Sea
L28-32 (Group 6)
Full time
Headteacher — Lancaster School Group 6 (L28-L32) Permanent, full-time From September 2027 At Lancaster, 170 young people aged 11 to 19 with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties spend…
Posted 21 days ago
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Head of School (Primary Phase)
Hampton College · Peterborough
£75,662–£92,063 FTE
Full time· Closes 23 Nov
Head of School (Primary Phase) Hampton College, Peterborough Leadership Scale L15-L23 Lead a successful Primary Phase. Shape the next chapter. Make a lasting difference. Hampton College is seeking an…
Posted 21 days ago
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Head of School - Mayfield Chestnut
Mayfield School · Torquay
£77,676–£89,842 a year
Full time· Closes 3 Dec
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER | HEAD OF CHESTNUT Lead something special. Shape what comes next. Mayfield School, Torbay Leadership Scale L16–L22 | Full-time | Permanent Start: April 2027 We are looking for an…
Posted 22 days ago
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Principal jobs in the UK: the facts

SchoolJobs is showing 16 live principal vacancies across the UK. Every listing has its own permanent page, names who is recruiting where the source evidence supports it, and shows exactly where to apply.

Live vacancies: 16
Added in the last 7 days: 5
Listings stating pay: 92%

Towns and areas advertising principal jobs

Birmingham1 vacancy
Bradford1 vacancy
Croydon1 vacancy
Enfield1 vacancy
Hull1 vacancy
London1 vacancy

School phases hiring

Primary4 vacancies
Secondary4 vacancies
SEND / special2 vacancies
All-through1 vacancy
Alternative provision1 vacancy

How many principal jobs are listed in the UK?: SchoolJobs currently lists 16 live principal vacancies in the UK. The number changes as schools publish new vacancies and closing dates pass.
Where does this data come from, and is it free to apply?: From the DfE Teaching Vacancies service (Open Government Licence v3.0) and licensed feeds. Pay is shown exactly as published, a recruiter is named only where evidence confirms it (otherwise “Employer not confirmed”), and SchoolJobs never charges candidates.

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Principal jobs in the UK: the facts

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Where does this data come from, and is it free to apply?

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