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Assistant Principal Salary in Waltham Forest

How much does an assistant principal earn in Waltham Forest?

Average base salary in Waltham Forest

£86,350 per year

per year in Waltham Forest · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£63,800 per year£86,350 per year£128,700 per year

Assistant Principal pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Assistant Principal pay in Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for assistant principals near Waltham Forest

Compare average assistant principal pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant principal salaryJobs
Wandsworth£92,630 per yearView jobs
Waltham Forest This location£86,350 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£74,575 per yearView jobs
Walsall£74,575 per yearView jobs
Waltham Abbey£74,575 per yearView jobs
Wantage£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ware£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about assistant principal pay in Waltham Forest

How much does an assistant principal earn in Waltham Forest?

The average salary for an assistant principal in Waltham Forest is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Waltham Forest a well-paid area for assistant principals?

Waltham Forest pays assistant principals around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership Pay Range.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant principals in Waltham Forest?

Live assistant principal openings in Waltham Forest rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant principal in Waltham Forest increase their salary?

Assistant Principals in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between assistant principal pay in Waltham Forest and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.

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