Salary guide · Manchester
How much does an early years lead earn in Manchester?
Average base salary in Manchester
£21,070 per year
per year in Manchester · 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Manchester
Average
£21,070 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in ManchesterAssistant Nursery Manager in Manchester
Average
£21,070 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in ManchesterDeputy Nursery Manager in Manchester
Average
£21,070 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in ManchesterEarly Years Apprentice in Manchester
Average
£21,070 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in ManchesterThe average salary for an early years lead in Manchester is £21,070 per year, typically ranging from £18,620 per year to £24,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Manchester 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 Manchester it's £21,070 per year — a discount of £430 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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