Salary guide · Waltham Forest
How much does an early years lead earn in Waltham Forest?
Average base salary in Waltham Forest
£23,650 per year
per year in Waltham Forest · 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 Waltham Forest is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average early years lead pay in Waltham Forest and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years lead salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | £25,370 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Forest This location | £23,650 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Abbey | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Wantage | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Ware | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Waltham Forest
Average
£23,650 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in Waltham ForestAssistant Nursery Manager in Waltham Forest
Average
£23,650 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in Waltham ForestDeputy Nursery Manager in Waltham Forest
Average
£23,650 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in Waltham ForestEarly Years Apprentice in Waltham Forest
Average
£23,650 per year
See early years apprentice jobs in Waltham ForestThe average salary for an early years lead in Waltham Forest is £23,650 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £27,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Waltham Forest pays early years leads around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.
Live early years lead openings in Waltham Forest rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Leads in Waltham Forest typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Waltham Forest it's £23,650 per year — a premium of £2,150 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years lead vacancies in Waltham Forest from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Early Years Lead jobs in Waltham ForestLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.