Salary guide · Kirkwall
How much does an early years practitioner earn in Kirkwall?
Average base salary in Kirkwall
£19,475 per year
per year in Kirkwall · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in Kirkwall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average early years practitioner pay in Kirkwall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | £24,190 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Thames | £22,550 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall This location | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
| Lampeter | £19,475 per year | View jobs |
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Kirkwall
Average
£20,425 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in KirkwallAssistant Nursery Manager in Kirkwall
Average
£20,425 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in KirkwallDeputy Nursery Manager in Kirkwall
Average
£20,425 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in KirkwallThe average salary for an early years practitioner in Kirkwall is £19,475 per year, typically ranging from £17,575 per year to £22,325 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkwall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for early years practitioners. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live early years practitioner openings in Kirkwall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Early Years Practitioners in Kirkwall typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In Kirkwall it's £19,475 per year — a discount of £1,025 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in Kirkwall from schools, trusts and agencies.
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