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Early Years Lead Salary in Leicestershire

How much does an early years lead earn in Leicestershire?

Average base salary in Leicestershire

£20,640 per year

per year in Leicestershire · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£24,000 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Leicestershire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Leicestershire

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Leicestershire This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leeds£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leicester£20,640 per yearView jobs
Leek£20,425 per yearView jobs
Leigh£20,425 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£20,425 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Leicestershire

How much does an early years lead earn in Leicestershire?

The average salary for an early years lead in Leicestershire is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Leicestershire tends to sit around 4% 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 Leicestershire?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Leicestershire it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Lead jobs in Leicestershire

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