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Early Years Lead Salary in North East England

How much does an early years lead earn in North East England?

Average base salary in North East England

£20,640 per year

per year in North East England · 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 North East England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near North East England

Compare average early years lead pay in North East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
North East England This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
North West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
North Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Newtownards£20,425 per yearView jobs
Norfolk£20,425 per yearView jobs
North Ayrshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
North Lanarkshire£20,425 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in North East England

How much does an early years lead earn in North East England?

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

North East England 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 North East England?

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

How can an early years lead in North East England increase their salary?

Early Years Leads in North East England 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 North East England and nationally?

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

Early Years Lead jobs in North East England

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