Salary guide · Ipswich
How much does an early years lead earn in Ipswich?
Average base salary in Ipswich
£20,425 per year
per year in Ipswich · 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 Ipswich is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in Ipswich and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Inverclyde | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Inverurie | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Irvine | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Isle of Wight | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Isles of Scilly | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Inverness | £20,210 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years lead in Ipswich is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ipswich 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 Ipswich rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Ipswich 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 Ipswich it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Ipswich from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Lead jobs in IpswichLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.