Salary guide · Cambridge
How much does an early years lead earn in Cambridge?
Average base salary in Cambridge
£22,360 per year
per year in Cambridge · 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 Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years lead pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridge This location | £22,360 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridgeshire | £22,360 per year | View jobs |
| Caerphilly | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Callander | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Camberley | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Cambuslang | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in CambridgeAssistant Nursery Manager in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in CambridgeDeputy Nursery Manager in Cambridge
Average
£22,360 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in CambridgeThe average salary for an early years lead in Cambridge is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cambridge pays early years leads around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.
Live early years lead openings in Cambridge rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Cambridge it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Cambridge from schools, trusts and agencies.
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