Salary guide · Stoke-on-Trent
How much does an early years lead earn in Stoke-on-Trent?
Average base salary in Stoke-on-Trent
£20,425 per year
per year in Stoke-on-Trent · 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 Stoke-on-Trent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in Stoke-on-Trent and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Stirling (council) | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Stockport | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Stockton-on-Tees | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Stonehaven | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Stornoway | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Stourbridge | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Stoke-on-Trent
Average
£20,425 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in Stoke-on-TrentAssistant Nursery Manager in Stoke-on-Trent
Average
£20,425 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in Stoke-on-TrentDeputy Nursery Manager in Stoke-on-Trent
Average
£20,425 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in Stoke-on-TrentEarly Years Apprentice in Stoke-on-Trent
Average
£20,425 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in Stoke-on-TrentThe average salary for an early years lead in Stoke-on-Trent is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Stoke-on-Trent 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.
Live early years lead openings in Stoke-on-Trent rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Stoke-on-Trent from schools, trusts and agencies.
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