Salary guide · Southampton
How much does an early years lead earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£20,640 per year
per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £20,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £20,640 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 Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Nursery Manager in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in SouthamptonDeputy Nursery Manager in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in SouthamptonEarly Years Apprentice in Southampton
Average
£20,640 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for an early years lead in Southampton is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton 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 Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Southampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Lead jobs in SouthamptonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.