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