Salary guide · Ilford
How much does an early years lead earn in Ilford?
Average base salary in Ilford
£20,425 per year
per year in Ilford · 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 Ilford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in Ilford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Ilford This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Hull | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Hungerford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Huntingdon | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ilfracombe | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ilkley | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years lead in Ilford is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ilford 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.
Live early years lead openings in Ilford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Ilford 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 Ilford it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Ilford from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Lead jobs in IlfordLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.