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Early Years Lead Salary in Cheltenham

How much does an early years lead earn in Cheltenham?

Average base salary in Cheltenham

£20,425 per year

per year in Cheltenham · 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 Cheltenham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Cheltenham

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Cheltenham This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Ceredigion£20,425 per yearView jobs
Chatham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Chelmsford£20,425 per yearView jobs
Chepstow£20,425 per yearView jobs
Chesham£20,425 per yearView jobs
Cheshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Cheltenham

How much does an early years lead earn in Cheltenham?

The average salary for an early years lead in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham a well-paid area for early years leads?

Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and nationally?

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

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