Salary guide · Belfast
How much does an early years lead earn in Belfast?
Average base salary in Belfast
£20,210 per year
per year in Belfast · NJC or nursery-set scale
Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an early years lead in Belfast is £20,210 per year, typically ranging from £17,860 per year to £23,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for early years leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live early years lead openings in Belfast rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Belfast 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Belfast it's £20,210 per year — a discount of £1,290 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Belfast from schools, trusts and agencies.
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