Is early years phase leader pay in Islington higher than the UK average?

Yes — early years phase leader pay in Islington runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which nearby cities pay early years phase leaders more than Islington?

Use the "Highest paying cities near Islington" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · Islington

Early Years Phase Leader Salary in Islington

Q: How much does an early years phase leader earn in Islington?

The average salary for a early years phase leader in Islington is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £29,500 per year.

How much does an early years phase leader earn in Islington?

Average base salary in Islington

£25,370 per year

per year in Islington · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£22,420 per year£25,370 per year£29,500 per year

Early Years Phase Leader pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Early Years Phase Leader pay in Islington is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for early years phase leaders near Islington

Compare average early years phase leader pay in Islington and neighbouring areas.

City	Average early years phase leader salary	Jobs
Islington This location	£25,370 per year	View jobs
Irvine	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Isle of Wight	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Isles of Scilly	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Keighley	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Kelso	£20,425 per year	View jobs
Kendal	£20,425 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Early Years Phase Leader get paid in Islington?

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Islington

Average

£25,370 per year

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Assistant Nursery Manager in Islington

Average

£25,370 per year

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Deputy Nursery Manager in Islington

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Apprentice in Islington

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Educator in Islington

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Lead in Islington

Average

£25,370 per year

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Frequently asked questions about early years phase leader pay in Islington

How much does an early years phase leader earn in Islington?

The average salary for an early years phase leader in Islington is £25,370 per year, typically ranging from £22,420 per year to £29,500 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Islington a well-paid area for early years phase leaders?

Islington pays early years phase leaders around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC or nursery-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire early years phase leaders in Islington?

Live early years phase leader openings in Islington rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an early years phase leader in Islington increase their salary?

Early Years Phase Leaders in Islington typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between early years phase leader pay in Islington and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Islington it's £25,370 per year — a premium of £3,870 per year versus the UK average.

Early Years Phase Leader jobs in Islington

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