Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does an early years lead earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£20,425 per year
per year in United Kingdom · 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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years lead pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in United KingdomAssistant Nursery Manager in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in United KingdomDeputy Nursery Manager in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in United KingdomEarly Years Apprentice in United Kingdom
Average
£20,425 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for an early years lead in United Kingdom is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Lead jobs in United KingdomLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.