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Early Years Lead Salary in Pontefract

How much does an early years lead earn in Pontefract?

Average base salary in Pontefract

£20,425 per year

per year in Pontefract · NJC or nursery-set scale

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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 Pontefract is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for early years leads near Pontefract

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

CityAverage early years lead salaryJobs
Pontefract This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pickering£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pitlochry£20,425 per yearView jobs
Plymouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontypool£20,425 per yearView jobs
Pontypridd£20,425 per yearView jobs
Poole£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about early years lead pay in Pontefract

How much does an early years lead earn in Pontefract?

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

Pontefract 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 Pontefract?

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

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

Early Years Leads in Pontefract 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 Pontefract and nationally?

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

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