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Early Years Lead Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does an early years lead earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£22,360 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£26,000 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Cambridgeshire

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Camden£25,370 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£22,360 per yearView jobs
Callander£20,425 per yearView jobs
Camberley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£20,425 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does an early years lead earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for an early years lead in Cambridgeshire is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Cambridgeshire pays early years leads around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire early years leads in Cambridgeshire?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Lead jobs in Cambridgeshire

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