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Early Years Lead Salary in Dorchester

How much does an early years lead earn in Dorchester?

Average base salary in Dorchester

£20,425 per year

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

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Dorchester

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Dorchester This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dolgellau£20,425 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£20,425 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dorset£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dover£20,425 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Dorchester

How much does an early years lead earn in Dorchester?

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

Dorchester 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 Dorchester?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Dorchester 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 Dorchester and nationally?

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

Early Years Lead jobs in Dorchester

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