Salary guide · Dorset
How much does an early years phase leader earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£20,425 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years phase leader pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years phase leader salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £20,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years phase leader in Dorset is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% 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 Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Phase Leaders in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.
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