Skip to main content

Salary guide · Northampton

Early Years Lead Salary in Northampton

How much does an early years lead earn in Northampton?

Average base salary in Northampton

£20,425 per year

per year in Northampton · NJC or nursery-set scale

See Early Years Lead jobs in Northampton
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,750 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Northampton is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Northampton

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
North West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
North Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
Northampton This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northallerton£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£20,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland£20,210 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Northampton

How much does an early years lead earn in Northampton?

The average salary for an early years lead in Northampton is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Northampton 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.

Which schools and agencies hire early years leads in Northampton?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Northampton 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 Northampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Northampton it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Lead jobs in Northampton

Live early years lead vacancies in Northampton from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Early Years Lead jobs in Northampton

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.