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Early Years Lead Salary in Oxford

How much does an early years lead earn in Oxford?

Average base salary in Oxford

£22,360 per year

per year in Oxford · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£19,760 per year£22,360 per year£26,000 per year

Early Years Lead pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Lead pay in Oxford is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Oxford

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Outer London£23,650 per yearView jobs
Oxford This location£22,360 per yearView jobs
Oxfordshire£22,360 per yearView jobs
Oswestry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Otley£20,425 per yearView jobs
Padstow£20,425 per yearView jobs
Paignton£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Oxford

How much does an early years lead earn in Oxford?

The average salary for an early years lead in Oxford is £22,360 per year, typically ranging from £19,760 per year to £26,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Oxford pays early years leads around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire early years leads in Oxford?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Oxford typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between early years lead pay in Oxford and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Oxford it's £22,360 per year — a premium of £860 per year versus the UK average.

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