Salary guide · South West England
How much does an early years lead earn in South West England?
Average base salary in South West England
£20,640 per year
per year in South West England · 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 South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £21,930 per year | View jobs |
| South West England This location | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in South West England
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Nursery Manager in South West England
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in South West EnglandDeputy Nursery Manager in South West England
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in South West EnglandEarly Years Apprentice in South West England
Average
£20,640 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in South West EnglandThe average salary for an early years lead in South West 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.
South West 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.
Live early years lead openings in South West England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in South West 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.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In South West England it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in South West England from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Lead jobs in South West EnglandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.