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Early Years Lead Salary in Barnsley

How much does an early years lead earn in Barnsley?

Average base salary in Barnsley

£20,425 per year

per year in Barnsley · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,750 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Barnsley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Barnsley

Compare average early years lead pay in Barnsley and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham£23,650 per yearView jobs
Barnet£23,650 per yearView jobs
Barnsley This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barrow-in-Furness£20,425 per yearView jobs
Barry£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Lead get paid in Barnsley?

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Barnsley

How much does an early years lead earn in Barnsley?

The average salary for an early years lead in Barnsley is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Barnsley a well-paid area for early years leads?

Barnsley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for early years leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire early years leads in Barnsley?

Live early years lead openings in Barnsley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an early years lead in Barnsley increase their salary?

Early Years Leads in Barnsley typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between early years lead pay in Barnsley and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Barnsley it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Lead jobs in Barnsley

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