Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does an early years phase leader earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£21,285 per year
per year in Cardiff · NJC or nursery-set scale
Early Years Phase Leader pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Phase Leader pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years phase leader pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an early years phase leader in Cardiff is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for early years phase leaders. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live early years phase leader openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Phase Leaders in Cardiff 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 Cardiff it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.
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