Salary guide · London
How much does an early years practitioner earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£23,575 per year
per year in London · NJC SCP 3–6
Non-QTS practitioner in nursery or Reception, usually Level 2 or Level 3. Early Years Practitioner pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
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Best Start Recruitment · London
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London Early Years Foundation LEYF · London
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Wayman Learning Trust · London
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Reeson Education · London
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Connaught Resourcing Ltd · London
Compare average early years practitioner pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average early years practitioner salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £24,190 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £24,190 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £24,190 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £24,190 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £23,575 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £22,550 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £21,525 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an early years practitioner in London is £23,575 per year, typically ranging from £21,275 per year to £27,025 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays early years practitioners around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on NJC SCP 3–6.
There are currently 5 live early years practitioner openings in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Early Years Practitioners in London typically increase pay by moving up NJC SCP 3–6, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £20,500 per year. In London it's £23,575 per year — a premium of £3,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live early years practitioner vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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