Salary guide · Portsmouth
How much does an early years lead earn in Portsmouth?
Average base salary in Portsmouth
£20,640 per year
per year in Portsmouth · 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 Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Portsmouth
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in PortsmouthAssistant Nursery Manager in Portsmouth
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in PortsmouthDeputy Nursery Manager in Portsmouth
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in PortsmouthEarly Years Apprentice in Portsmouth
Average
£20,640 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in PortsmouthThe average salary for an early years lead in Portsmouth is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Portsmouth 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.
Live early years lead openings in Portsmouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Portsmouth from schools, trusts and agencies.
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